Is there any ambiguity in the terminology of the Criminal Code when it comes to the definition of a motion for contempt of court?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Brewer, 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 293, 87 Cal.App.4th 1298 (Cal. App. 2001):
9. And, regarding this (or any other) ambiguity in the terminology of the Act, we are still bound by the direction to interpret the statute as favorably to the defendant as possible. (See People v. Garcia (1999) 21 Cal.4th 1, 10.)
9. And, regarding this (or any other) ambiguity in the terminology of the Act, we are still bound by the direction to interpret the statute as favorably to the defendant as possible. (See People v. Garcia (1999) 21 Cal.4th 1, 10.)
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