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This is an "in theory" question, right? I can't bring to mind any examples of any criminal act being legalized and hordes of prisoners being released on the streets. My response would be: If it was unlawful at the time it was committed - and the defendant was convicted of the unlawful act under the then-lawful statutes, then he DID the crime and should serve his sentence.

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