California · Government Code

GOV §9608: The termination or suspension (by whatsoever means effected) of any law creating a criminal offense does not constitute a bar to the indictment or information and punishment of an act already committe

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A repealed or suspended criminal law does not prevent prosecution for acts committed while it was in effect, unless a statute explicitly states otherwise.

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The termination or suspension (by whatsoever means effected) of any law creating a criminal offense does not constitute a bar to the indictment or information and punishment of an act already committed in violation of the law so terminated or suspended, unless the intention to bar such indictment or information and punishment is expressly declared by an applicable provision of law.

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