When a person commits an offense but before their case is concluded, and the law is amended, the person will be judged based on which law: the original law or the amended law?

In most cases, a person will be judged based on the law that was in effect at the time the offense was committed. This is known as the principle of legality, which states that individuals should only be punished for conduct that was prohibited by law at the time they engaged in it. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as when the amended law is more favorable to the defendant and is retroactively applied. Ultimately, the decision on which law to apply will depend on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws in the jurisdiction where the offense took place.

The original law