Model Penal Code at Law Glossary
What is it? a model code of criminal laws intended to standardize general provisions of criminal liability, sentencing, defenses, and the definitions of specific crimes between and among the states. The Model Penal Code was developed by the American Law Institute.Legal Definition Added By: Carter
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