A person cannot be charged with a crime or infraction unless a written law says that action is a crime or infraction. If no law says it is wrong, it is not an offense.
556.026. s and s to be defined by . — No conduct constitutes an offense or infraction unless made so by this code or by other applicable statute.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Related Missouri laws
Infractions
RSMo 556.021
Application to offenses committed before and after enactment
RSMo 556.031
Time limitations
RSMo 556.036
Time limitations for prosecutions for sexual offenses involving a person under eighteen
RSMo 556.037
Time limitation to prosecute
RSMo 556.038
Short title
RSMo 556.011
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