HOW ARE THE RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CONSTRUED?

Category: Criminal Procedure

HOW ARE THE RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CONSTRUED?

> Liberally construed in favor of the accused

> Strictly construed against the State

WHY SHOULD THE RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BE CONSTRUED LIBERALLY IN FAVOR OF THE ACCUSED?

> The  purpose  is  to  even  the  odds  between  the  accused  and  the machineries of the State