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sufficiently definite

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From 342 U.S. 337 - Boyce Motor Lines, Inc. v. United States · 1952Most cited · 1,799 citing opinions

A criminal statute must be sufficiently definite to give notice of the required conduct to one who would avoid its penalties, and to guide the judge in its application and the lawyer in defending one charged with its violation.