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State v. Peck

Citations

  • 773 N.W.2d 768
  • 2009 Minn. LEXIS 706
  • 2009 WL 3379115

How courts have described this case

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  • stating that dictionary definitions may be considered when analyzing the plain and ordinary meaning of words or phrases
  • “When the statutory language is not ambiguous, we do not apply the rule of lenity”
  • “When analyzing the plain and ordinary meaning of words or phrases, we have considered dictionary definitions.”
  • \We have no opportunity to ignore part of the legislature's definition.\
  • “We have no opportunity to ignore part of the legislature’s definition.”
  • partially overruled by statute as to the weight required to constitute felony possession

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Judges: Barry, Anderson, Paul, Meyer

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