A state legislature is considering passing a new criminal statute. A version of the statute is already contained in the Model Penal Code. The legislature does not have any jurisdiction in drafting the statute because the legislature is bound by the statute contained in the Model Penal Code.

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The legislature is not bound by the Model Penal Code and may choose to adopt some or all of its provisions, modify them, or reject them altogether.

A State Legislature Is Considering Passing a New Criminal Statute