How has the construction of a general term or category in a criminal statute been interpreted?

construction, which in the law is known as ejusdem generis , "applies whether the specific words follow general words in a statute or vice versa. In either event, the general term or category is restricted to those things that are similar to those which are enumerated specifically. " " ( People v. Arias (2008) 45 Cal.4th 169, 180, 85 Cal.Rptr.3d 1, 195 P.3d 103.) In construing criminal statutes, this rule is stringently applied. ( Id. at p. 181, 85 Cal.Rptr.3d 1, 195 P.3d 103.)