Post by ManyAsOne on Jul 14, 2008 12:57:00 GMT -5
The Redmist Crest
Idea credited to SCJen, Image credited to Factory Defect
With the liberation of its people, the new government of the Free City-State of Redmist has written a code of laws to reflect the spirit of the land, one of individual freedom and dedication to the common people.
The Court System: A member of the Redmist Council acts as judge in any given civil or criminal case and are able to bestow the same position on any other city official. A judge may request that testimony be given under the effects of a truth-compulsory spell, as can the prosecuting and defending lawyers, though in the lawyers' cases, they must front the funds to hire a spellcaster themselves. A spellcaster must be approved by the court. Questioning may be sustained based on the relevancy to the case, at the judge's discretion. Defendants charged wishing to appeal a court's decision must do so within a tenday by contacting the City Hall (the defendant will remain detained during the duration if warranted at the City Hall's discretion). Any punishment issued by the court will be withheld until a new judge can hear the case for appeal.
Lawyers are typically reserved for cases that involve crimes of a severe nature. Individuals not native to Redmist are only permitted lawyers in extremely rare cases, at the discretion of the court. In most other cases, the defendant must make their own case. A prosecutor will be assigned and any witnesses will be present to testify. The court system is considered, by most standards, to be fast and efficient.
The Liberation, Preservation, and Defamation Act: With the establishment of the Democratic Council of Redmist, the following edicts have been unanimously passed in order to defend the freedoms and rights of the citizenry, to protect against any further authoritarian rule within the Government, and to thwart attempts to subvert the Democratic Council.
Edict of Liberation - From the establishment of the Liberation, Preservation, and Defamation Act onward, all forms of speech and faith are considered protected under the law of Redmist (exceptions noted under the Edict of Defamation). Suppression of one's right to free speech is considered a severe crime. Individuals may privately practice and worship as they chose, so long as in the act of worship they do not violate the law.
Edict of Preservation - To preserve the legitimacy of the Government, to curb corruption, and to prevent power from amassing on any one individual within the Government, all offices above and including the level of 'Magistrate' are to be filled through public elections every six years. Individuals elected may run for a second term, but are forbidden from any more than two terms in office. The Head of the Council is a lifetime seat given to an individual appointed by the rest of the Council. The only additional powers of the Head of Council is a tie-breaking vote and a permanent seat on the Council.
In an effort to enforce the legitimacy of the government, a government meant to serve the people and not rule over them, the City Hall is to remain open during all Council meetings to permit public viewing.
Edict of Defamation - While private worship of any patron is still permitted, public promotion of a faith or ideology that supports authoritarian power, caste/class-based suppressive rule, or tyranny in any shape or form is forbidden and a severe crime. Public speech and public worship falling under these themes is considered criminal and is not protected by the Edict of Liberation. Any prayers, rites, or sermons given in the public domain will be immediately disbanded, the instigator detained. All such practices must be confined to the worshiper's private residence.
While one's right to freedom of speech is protected, it is important to note that this does not extend to willful disobedience or disrespect of a city official.
The First Plaint: Crimes Against the Government
Severe
Treason (including Assault upon and/or Impersonation of and/or Spying upon a Councilman, or violation of the Liberation, Preservation, and Defamation Act*):
- Death
*Violation of the Edict of Defamation excluded and detailed under the Third Pliant: Crimes Against the Gods
Forgery of an Official Document:
- Fine: 10,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Banishment: 10 Days
Serious
Theft, Vandalism, or Arson against an Official building:
- Fine: 7,000 Lions + Cost of Repair (set at 10,000 lions maximum)
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 5 days
Repetition of any Lesser or Minor offense against any Plaint:
- Fine: 7,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 7 Days
Willful disobedience of any edict uttered against one by a Councilman:
- Fine: 7,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 7 Days
Lesser
Impersonation of a Guardsman:
- Fine: 3,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 3 days
Unlawful observation of any Official Document:
- Fine: 2,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 2 days
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The Second Plaint: Crimes Against the State
Severe
Acts of Murder:
- Death
- Fine: 7,000 lions payable to the City Council
- In cases where the convicted somehow returns to life after the sentence is carried out, they will be banished for 10 days
Slavery:
- Fine: 15,000 lions owed to each individual enslaved
- Death
- In cases where the convicted somehow returns to life after the sentence is carried out, they will be banished for 30 days
Poisoning of Water (including attempted blockage or attempts to control public access):
- Fine: 10,000 lions payable to the City Council + cost to bring victim(s) to life (if possible) and to full health + 1000 lions compensation to each person effected by the act
- Death
- In cases where the convicted somehow returns to life after the sentence is carried out, they will be banished for 10 days.
Communing with Fiends (Summoning, Calling, or Binding the evil natives of other planes):
- Fine: 5,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 20 Days
Serious
Assault (Including Bribery of, Disobedience against) Upon City Official:
- Fine: 10,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 10 Days
Fraud, Fencing, Bootlegging, Smuggling
- Fine: 7,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 7 days
Lesser
Threatening/Dangerous Behavior:
- Fine: 4,000 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 4 Days
Business Hindrance(s):
- Fine: 2,000 lions payable to the injured merchant
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 4 Day
Unlawful Dueling*:
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 1 day
*All Duels must be conducted within the Temple of Hoar in the designated area
Littering (Including the relief of human wastes):
- Fine: 500 lions payable to the City Council
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - Overnight
Vagrancy:
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - Overnight
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The Third Plaint: Crimes Against the Gods
Severe
Violation of the Edict of Defamation (unlawful public worship or preaching of a faith that promotes tyranny, authoritarian law, or rule by nobility):
- Fine: 8,000 lions, payable to the City Council
- Public Flogging
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 15 days
Defiling of a Holy Place (Temple Burglary, Temple Arson, or Temple Vandalism):
- Fine: 10,000 lions + cost of repairs (set at a maximum of 10,000 lions) payable to offended party
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 15 Days
Serious
Tomb-Robbing:
- Fine: 5,000 lions payable to offended party + Compensation of any missing and broken materials (set at maximum of 5,000 lions)
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 5 Days
Assault (Upon Priest or [Laymen - on holy grounds]):
- Fine: 10,000 lions
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 5 Days
Lesser
Disorderly Worship (Influenced under alcohol and/or being discourteous):
- Fine: 500 lions payable to injured party
- Private Lecture from Priest concerning respect
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The Fourth Plaint: Crimes Against Citizens[/u]
Serious
Assault: (Including Magical) Upon the Citizenry:
- Fine: 7,000 lions
- Imprisonment: Dungeon 7 Days
Arson/Property Damage:
- Fine: 5,000 lions + Cost of Repair (set at a maximum of 1,000 lions) payable to the injured party
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 5 Days
Robbery/Burglary:
- Fine: 5,000 lions payable to the victim and return of stolen property
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 5 Days
Lesser
Excessive Noise:
- Imprisonment: Dungeon - 1 Day
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Other side notes (Available OOC Information for Players)
- All death sentences end in the loss of 250 xp/level
- Jail time/banishment is based on real-life time
- If you can't pay the crime, then you do the time; criminals shall be sent to the debtor's prison. Jail time is 1 Day/250 lions
- Acts of Self Defense will always be taken into consideration
- Acts of Torture would qualify under Assault charges, in their respective right (i.e. if torturing Councilman - charged under the First Plaint)
All fines and punishments are only enforced if the individual(s) charged are found guilty.
- In order for a representative of the Council to investigate, the following conditions must be met:
1) Logs of the event. Screenshots are acceptable but logs are preferred. Edited logs/screenshots will not be accepted.
2) Logs must be submitted to a DM of your choice within 48 hours of occurrence of event in question. All investigations are done by multiple DMs which agree on the outcome.
- Additional notes:
1) These laws apply to everyone, regardless of alignment.
2) In order for a individual to be found guilty, there has to be enough evidence to prove they committed a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Insufficient evidence will result in no criminal charges.
