Model Penal Code (document)

The Model Penal Code (MPC) is a set of guidelines created to standardize criminal law across U.S. states. It offers definitions of crimes, establishes what constitutes criminal conduct, and specifies appropriate penalties. The MPC helps ensure consistency and fairness in how criminal cases are prosecuted and judged nationwide. Although not legally binding itself, many states adopt or adapt its principles into their own criminal laws, aiming for clear, fair, and consistent standards in criminal justice.