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Critics Question Idaho New Penal Code Overreach
James F. Lyons, Boundary County Prosecuting Attorney, argues the revised criminal code copies the federal Model Penal Code, lowers statutory rape age, expands misdemeanors, and hinders police work. He warns of costly appeals, loss of public defenders, and unconstitutional provisions affecting extradition and sentencing. Lyons claims the code lacks alignment with existing Idaho law and Court Reform statutes.
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