With a federal criminal code that has ballooned to include nearly 5,000 offenses, most of us are liable to trip over the law without even knowing it. Unwittingly breaking obscure laws can lead to prosecution and prison time because often a proof of criminal intent (mens rea) is not required. This proliferation of vague, unenforceable laws undermines the consistency of our judicial system. This panel of academics will explore opportunities to rein in our criminal code and better protect Americans from becoming “accidental criminals.”