Assignment 9

According to the text section 9.2, The Model Penal Code defines deadly weapon as "any firearm, or other weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which in the manner it is used or is intended to be used is known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury" (Model Penal Code 210.0 (4)).

First, explain the deadly weapon doctrine. Check the statutes and codes in your state. How is 'deadly weapon' defined? In what ways is it similar to the Model Penal Code's definition and in what ways is it different?

In a minimum 500-word essay address the above scenario.

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