"...VOID FOR VAGUENESS a criminal statute is constitutionally void for vagueness when it is so vague that persons of common intelligence must necessarily guess at its meaning and differ as to its application. 269 U.S. 385, 391. A statute is void when it is vague either as to what persons fall within the scope of the statute, what conduct is forbidden, or what punishments may be imposed... Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, by Steven H. Gifis, Ⓒ Copyright 2010, 2003, 1996, 1991, 1984, 1975 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. OVERBREADTH A term used to describe a statute which may legitimately proscribe certain conduct, but which also forbids or inhibits conduct that is constitutionally protected, e.g., by the First Amendment's safeguards of freedom of speech and press. See 305 F. Supp. 842, 851. An overbroad statute may be challenged by another who, though engaged in so-called core conduct which clearly falls within the permitted scope of the statute, will still be permitted to argue the rights of those "chilled" by the existence of the overbroad statute... Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, by Steven H. Gifis, Ⓒ Copyright 2010, 2003, 1996, 1991, 1984, 1975 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. CHILL [CHILLING EFFECTS] the relinquishment of legitimate First Amendment rights by an individual fearful of the possible or threatened application of laws or sanctions and subsequent prosecutions, whether or not successful, indirectly resulting from the exercise of those legitimate rights. In recognition of the chilling effect of statutes that may be constitutionally overbroad, a facial attack on such statutes is permitted by any person properly before the court, even if he or she lack personal standing... Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, by Steven H. Gifis, Ⓒ Copyright 2010, 2003, 1996, 1991, 1984, 1975 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. STATUS CRIME an offense where there is no wrongful deed that would render the actor criminally liable if combined with mens rea. 261 N.W. 2d 847, 851-52. The imposition of any punishment for such an offense violates the cruel and unusual punishment prohibition of the Eighth Amendment. For example, although one may be convicted for the use of drugs, one may not be convicted for the mere status of addiction to drugs. 370 U.S. 660. See also vagrancy... Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, by Steven H. Gifis, Ⓒ Copyright 2010, 2003, 1996, 1991, 1984, 1975 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc."
