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No Vehicles in the Park David Trevaskis, ESQ

Which One is David???

How to Interpret A Law Statue vs. Statute Statue vs. Statute

Three Main Approaches Meaning of the Words… Meaning of the Words… Intent of the Law… Intent of the Law… Overall purpose of law in our society… Overall purpose of law in our society… Each method of interpretation is used to get to results that are wanted.

A Look At the Law No No Vehicles Vehicles In In The The Park Park Anything tricky there?

Intent of the Law The park had become overrun by vehicles and was no longer enjoyable for the citizens of the community. The park had become overrun by vehicles and was no longer enjoyable for the citizens of the community. The legislature responded to the complaints and passed the law. The legislature responded to the complaints and passed the law. Our law enforcement officers take a strict approach to enforcing the laws so everyone gets arrested. Our law enforcement officers take a strict approach to enforcing the laws so everyone gets arrested.

John Smith He just wanted to save some time by going through the park… He just wanted to save some time by going through the park… Arguments for him? Arguments for him? Arguments against? Arguments against?

Others??? You be the Judge, and the lawyers… You be the Judge, and the lawyers… Triad model Triad model

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