Dura lex, sed lex - "The law [is] harsh, but [it is] the law". It follows from the principle of the rule of law that even draconian laws must be followed and enforced; if one disagrees with the result, one must seek to change the law.⏎
De minimis non curat lex - "The law does not concern itself with the smallest things". There must be a minimal level of substance or impact in order to bring a legal action.⏎
Cogitationis poenam nemo patitur - No one suffers punishment for mere intent.⏎