42 chapters · 405 sections in this title.
RSA 625:1 Name
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This title shall be known as the Criminal Code.
RSA 625:10 Burden of Proof
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No person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of such offense is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. In the absence of such proof, the innocence of the defendant is assumed.
RSA 625:11 General Definitions
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The following definitions apply to this code. I. "Conduct" means an action or omission, and its accompanying state of mind, or, a series of acts or omissions. II. "Person", "he", and "actor" include any natural person and, a corporation or an unincorporated association. III. "Ele…
RSA 625:2 Effective Date
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I. This code shall take effect on November 1, 1973. II. Prosecution for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this code shall be governed by the prior law, which is continued in effect for that purpose as if this code were not in force; provided, however, that in any …
RSA 625:3 Construction of the Code
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The rule that penal statutes are to be strictly construed does not apply to this code. All provisions of this code shall be construed according to the fair import of their terms and to promote justice.