> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://walkerbryant.gitbook.io/state-of-lesington-penal-code/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://walkerbryant.gitbook.io/state-of-lesington-penal-code/master.md).

# Preamble

**Interpretation**

The laws and statutes that comprise this document are not open to interpretation by the public. They are to be read literally. Interpretation is reserved for the courts. 

**Purpose**

For the creation of a document that ensures the safety of the people of San Andreas and a fair well- documented process for the enforcement of criminal penalties in the State of San Andreas as written in its laws and codes. This document is only for use for in-game/in-character infractions and does not create a set of rules for use outside of character. 

**Citing the Code**

For consistency and to allow ease of understanding, please refer to penal codes entries in one of three ways:

1. With the full title, prefix first. For example, *\[1] 1 - Vehicle Manslaughter.*
2. With the prefix. For example, *\[1] 1 or \[1] 2*.
3. \[#] can be citing by "Title", the \[#] # can be cited by section (e.g. - \[1] 1 = Title 1, Section 1)