Erin Murphy (NYU Law) and Samuel W. Buell (Duke Law) discuss the impact and influence of the Model Penal Code on U.S. law. Murphy serves as Associate Reporter and Buell serves as Adviser for the Model Penal Code: Sexual Assault and Related Offenses project.
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