Sec. 600.102. - Rules of construction.

(a) The provisions of this Code and offenses defined by other ordinances shall be strictly construed. When the language is susceptible of differing constructions, it shall be construed most favorably to the accused. (b) The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to offenses defined by other ordinances, unless this Code otherwise provides. (c) This Section does not affect the power of a court to punish for contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law for the enforcement of an order or a civil judgment or decree. (d) Whoever, in the course of one unlawful transaction or episode, commits an act or acts constituting a violation of two or more ordinances, upon conviction and adjudication of guilt, shall be sentenced separately for each offense, excluding lesser included offenses, committed during the unlawful episode, and the sentencing judge may order the sentences to be served concurrently or consecutively. (Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)