(a) In this Criminal Code when the word “means” is employed in defining a word or term, the definition is limited to the meaning given.
(b) In this Criminal Code, when the word “includes” is employed in defining a word or term, the definition is not limited to the meaning given, but in appropriate cases the word or term may be defined in any way not inconsistent with the definition given.
(c) If a word used in this Criminal Code is not defined herein, it has its commonly accepted meaning, and may be defined as appropriate to fulfill the purposes of the provision as declared in § 201 of this title.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING OFFENSES
§ 202. All offenses defined by statute.
§ 203. Principles of construction.
§ 204. Territorial applicability.
§ 206. Method of prosecution when conduct constitutes more than 1 offense.
§ 207. When prosecution is barred by former prosecution for the same offense.
§ 208. When prosecution is barred by former prosecution for different offense.
§ 209. Former prosecution in another jurisdiction; when a bar.
§ 211. Repeal of statutes as affecting existing liabilities.
§ 221. Principles of definitions.
§ 223. Words of gender or number.
§ 231. Definitions relating to state of mind.
§ 232. Definition relating to elements of offense.
§ 233. Definition and classification of offenses.
§ 234. Definition of terms requiring certain sentences.
§ 241. Conviction to precede punishment.
§ 242. Requirements for criminal liability in general.
§ 243. Definition of “voluntary act.”
§ 251. Proof of state of mind required unless otherwise provided; strict liability.
§ 252. Prescribed state-of-mind requirement applies to all material elements.
§ 253. Substitutes for criminal negligence, recklessness and knowledge.
§ 255. Knowledge of high probability.
§ 262. Intentional or knowing causation; different result from that expected.
§ 263. Reckless or negligent causation; different result from that expected or overlooked.
§ 264. Causation in offenses of strict liability.
§ 271. Liability for the conduct of another — Generally.
§ 272. Liability for the conduct of another — No defense.
§ 273. Liability for the conduct of another — Exemption.
§ 274. Offenses involving 2 or more persons; convictions for different degrees of offense.
§ 281. Criminal liability of organizations.
§ 282. Criminal liability of an individual for organizational conduct.