The provisions of this title shall be construed according to the fair import of their terms but when the language is susceptible of differing constructions it shall be interpreted to further the general purposes stated in this title and the special purposes of the particular provision involved. The discretionary powers conferred by this title shall be exercised in accordance with the criteria stated in this title and, in so far as such criteria are not decisive, to further the general purposes stated in this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 101 - Short title of title
Section 102 - Territorial applicability
Section 105 - Principles of construction
Section 106 - Classes of offenses
Section 107 - Application of preliminary provisions
Section 108 - Time limitations
Section 109 - When prosecution barred by former prosecution for the same offense
Section 110 - When prosecution barred by former prosecution for different offense
Section 111 - When prosecution barred by former prosecution in another jurisdiction