[Cicero]

There is no such thing as a perfect law that does perfect justice in all cases. For that reason there are always calls to change the penalties, either upward or downward, or both.

But it's absolutely basic to any decent system of justice that laws and penalties cannot be changed retroactively.

If you allow that, you allow the state to change its laws on a custom basis in order to nail anyone they have a grudge against. And that's exactly what often happened back in the days when the barons forced the Magna Carta on King John.

Allowing retroactive changes in the law provides a perfect formula for arbitrary rule and tyranny.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

But it's absolutely basic to any decent system of justice that laws and penalties cannot be changed retroactively.

Do I like the ruling? No.

Do I have to agree with it? Yes.

For the reasons that you stated. And I want to know why there was a statute of limitations on these crimes in the first place. Felony crimes should not have statute of limitations.