What Is The Purpose Of Title 13?

The Purposes of Title 13 are: It is declared that the public policy of this state and the general purposes of the provisions of this title are: 1. To proscribe conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably causes or threatens substantial harm to individual or public interests; 2. To give fair warning of the nature of the conduct proscribed and of the sentences authorized upon conviction; 3. To define the act or omission and the accompanying mental state which constitute each offense and limit the condemnation of conduct as criminal when it does not fall within the purposes set forth; 4. To differentiate on reasonable grounds between serious and minor offenses and to prescribe proportionate penalties for each; 5. To insure the public safety by preventing the commission of offenses through the deterrent influence of the sentences authorized; 6. To impose just and deserved punishment on those whose conduct threatens the public peace; and 7. To promote truth and accountability in sentencing.

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Q: 13-102 - Applicability Of Title
A: 13102 Applicability of title 13102. Applicability of title A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the procedure governing the accusation, … More
Q: 13-103 - Abolition Of Common Law Offenses And Affirmative Defenses; Definition
A: 13103 Abolition of common law offenses and affirmative defenses; definition 13103. Abolition of common law offenses and affirmative defenses; … More
Q: 13-104 - Rule Of Construction
A: 13104 Rule of construction 13104. Rule of construction The general rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this … More
Q: 13-105 - Definitions
A: 13105 Definitions 13105. Definitions In this title, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Act" means a bodily movement. 2. … More
Q: 13-107 - Time Limitations
A: 13107 Time limitations 13107. Time limitations A. A prosecution for any homicide, any offense that is listed in chapter 14 or 35.1 of this title … More
Q: 13-108 - Territorial Applicability
A: 13108 Territorial applicability 13108. Territorial applicability A. This state has jurisdiction over an offense that a person commits by his own … More
Q: 13-109 - Place Of Trial
A: 13109 Place of trial 13109. Place of trial A. Criminal prosecutions shall be tried in the county in which conduct constituting any element of the … More
Q: 13-110 - Conviction For Attempt Although Crime Perpetrated
A: 13110 Conviction for attempt although crime perpetrated 13110. Conviction for attempt although crime perpetrated A person may be convicted of an … More
Q: 13-111 - Former Jeopardy Or Acquittal As Bar To Same Or Lesser Offenses
A: 13111 Former jeopardy or acquittal as bar to same or lesser offenses 13111. Former jeopardy or acquittal as bar to same or lesser offenses When … More
Q: 13-113 - Conviction Or Acquittal In One County As Bar To Prosecution In Another
A: 13113 Conviction or acquittal in one county as bar to prosecution in another 13113. Conviction or acquittal in one county as bar to prosecution in … More