MODEL PENAL CODE ANNOTATED
 

MODEL PENAL CODE

 
Section 210.5. Causing or Aiding Suicide.

 (1) Causing Suicide as Criminal Homicide.  A person may be convicted of criminal homicide for causing another to commit suicide only if he purposely causes such suicide by force, duress or deception.

 (2) Aiding or Soliciting Suicide as an Independent Offense.  A person who purposely aids or solicits another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony of the second degree if his conduct causes such suicide or an attempted suicide, and otherwise of a misdemeanor.