Kentucky Code § KRS 500.020

Offenses defined by statute -- Common law abolished
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(1) Common law offenses are abolished and no act or omission shall constitute a criminal offense unless designated a crime or violation under this code or another statute of this state. (2) This provision shall not affect the power of a court to punish for co ntempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law for the enforcement of an order or a civil judgment or decree.

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