Under which Penal Code will he be tried if he committed a crime before?
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The Dominican Republic officially implemented a new Penal Code on Monday, August 3, replacing legislation that had been in effect since 1884. The updated legal framework introduces dozens of new criminal classifications and establishes stricter sentencing guidelines for various offenses, providing judges with modernized tools for judicial proceedings.
Regarding the transition between legal frameworks, the new code does not apply retroactively. Judicial authorities will continue to utilize the previous legal framework for all criminal acts committed prior to the August 3 implementation date.
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Diario Libre (Headline 1)Focuses on the modernization and increased severity of the new code.
Diario Libre (Headline 2)Focuses on the legal continuity and non-retroactivity of the new code.
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