GROSSE, J.
¶ 1 Where a statute is susceptible to two different interpretations, it is ambiguous and the rule of lenity requires that the statute be interpreted in favor of the defendant. We reverse the trial court.
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¶ 2 On November 19, 2009, Kerry Parent pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth degree assault, both misdemeanors. He was sentenced to two consecutive 12-month jail terms. The court imposed 8 months of confinement and suspended...
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