Cari Criminal Judiciary

== Chapter One: Overview ==
The purpose of the legal system of Cari is to establish a detailed overview of the general offenses committed within the borders of the sovereign entity and how those actions should be judged within the judiciary system. Offenses are set forth on a scale of A-F with A being the most serious offenses and class F being the most minor of infractions.
The class of crime charges is decided by the prosecution and brought before the judge to be heard on the merits of the case. The range of punishment for crimes is set forth below per each class if found Guilty. If the crime committed is not specifically stated within the Judiciary code, it is up to the judge to decide the merits of the crime and sentencing.
== Chapter Two: Punishments ==
=== Class A Offense - ===
Murder or aiding in crimes that resulted in the death of another, Treason, Habitual/Spree Offenses, Conspiracy to commit murder.
Recommended Punishment: Execution, Life Imprisonment
=== Class B Offense - ===
Conspiracy to commit a lesser crime, Armed robbery, Manslaughter, Possession of unsanctioned drugs or magical objects (Large Quantities), Sedition, Perjury, Grand Larceny (Theft over 50 Gold).
Recommended Punishment: Banishment, Life Imprisonment, Magical Bindings
=== Class C Offense - ===
Assault with serious injury, Bribery, Tax evasion, Possession of unsanctioned drugs or magical objects (Small Quantities). Theft in an amount over 25 Gold and Less than 50 gold, unlawful passage through land.
Recommended Punishment: Imprisonment between 0 - 20 Years, Fines decided by Judge, Possibility of Magical Binding or Retribution, Community Service
=== Class D Offense - ===
Assault of another without serious injury, Theft in an amount over 2 up to 25 gold.
Recommended Punishment: Fines, Community Service, Imprisonment between 0 - 5 Years
=== Class F Offense - ===
Minor infractions of law including petty theft, without harm of another and harassment, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct.
Recommended Punishment: Fines, Community Service
The amount of fine or imprisonment imposed on someone found guilty relies solely on the decision of the Judge in the matter. All punishments are within the power of the judge to enforce. 
== Chapter Three: Roles and Proof ==
=== Role of the Mayor and Council: ===
The Mayor of Cari holds the authority to appoint Judges on a Case. The council holds the right by majority vote to act as the jury in criminal cases of class B or higher. Should they choose not to, a Jury will be selected of peers to the accused.
=== Role of the Judge: ===
The role of the Judge is meant to be the weigher of fact within a case. Once assigned their job in any case is to weigh the information provided by both parties and come to a decision based solely on the information provided without a bias to either party.
=== Role of the Prosecution: ===
The role of the Prosecution is to classify a crime against society they believe has been committed and bring forth the evidence to prove the person charged with such action commited the crime.
=== Role of the Defense Counsel: ===
The role of the Defense Counsel is to provide evidence that would prove the accused innocent as well as advise the accused on the law and what rights they have. The goal of the Defense Counsel is to make sure that the accused is treated as fairly as possible. Offenses of Class C or higher entitle the defense to a jury.
=== Burden of Proof: ===
This is the threshold that must be met by the Prosecution to find a criminal guilty. They must be able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the actions they are charged with. This means it is the defense’s job to introduce the doubt of whether or not an accused did in fact commit such action.
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