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NeCede's

Maxim 7.8.24

In whatever thing one offends, in that he is rightfully to be punished.

In quo quis delinquit, in eo de jure est puniendus.

Source: Bouvier's Law Dictionary; Co. Litt. 233; Weisman, 92ee Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The punishment should correspond in kind to the nature of the offense — the law matches consequence to transgression.

Where this applies

  • A person who committed fraud should have their ill-gotten gains taken away, not be sent to jail.
  • The punishment should correspond to the type of crime — financial crimes get financial penalties.

Legal domains

criminal

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 7.8.24 — In whatever thing one offends, in that he is rightfully to be punished. — Bouvier's Law Dictionary; Co. Litt. 233; Weisman, 92ee (In quo quis delinquit, in eo de jure est puniendus.)

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