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Signed in the presence of the Silver Council of the Kingdom of Aethel Deira,
these acts are to define criminal acts across the entirety of the Kingdom's lands.
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❈ DEFINITIONS AND PREFACE
These laws apply to all realms under the Kingdom of Aethel Deira, and wherein the realm's laws shall conflict with those of regional lords, these laws shall take precedence.
All crimes located herein are to be enforced by all guards and magistrates of the Crown of Aethel Deira, and the Lords and Ladies of the Realm, or their delegated authorities.
Each who is accused of violating these laws are to be informed of their charge and brought before a court of the Kingdom under the authority of the Crown to be tried accordingly and sentence issued should they be found guilty of any of their charges.
❈ LAWS OF THE STATE
| High Treason
The act of High Treason is defined as taking up arms, whether direct or indirect, against the Monarch of the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime is to be put to death or exiled from the Kingdom, at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
If exiled, the accused shall be stripped of all titles and property within the Kingdom's lands.
| Treason Against the State
The act of Treason Against the State is defined as taking up arms, whether direct or indirect, against the Kingdom and the people of the Kingdom as a group.
Any found guilty of this crime is to be put to death or exiled from the Kingdom, at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
If exiled, the accused shall be stripped of all titles and property within the Kingdom's lands.
| Sedition
The act of Sedition is defined as encouraging others, foreign or domestic, to overthrow the Monarch or Court of the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime is to face at minimum a fine of ten thousand radiants, with imprisonment imposed against egregious offences.
❈ LAWS OF THE PERSON
| Murder
The act of Murder is defined as the killing of another without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be put to death or imprisoned at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
| Injury
The act of Injury is defined as the injuring of another without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than four thousand radiants, with imprisonment at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
| Slander
The act of Slander is defined as the act of knowingly stating falsehoods about another that are damaging to their character.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than two thousand radiants.
| Kidnapping
The act of Kidnapping is defined as forcefully capturing another against their will without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than eight thousand radiants, with imprisonment at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
| Extortion
The act of Extortion is defined as using force or threats to obtain something from another without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to return any items obtained, or, if destroyed, the cost of such items, as well as pay no less than a fine of a thousand radiants.
| Prisonbreak
The act of Prisonbreak is defined as escaping or attempting to escape from one's ordered imprisonment by a Court of the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be returned to their imprisonment with an additional year added to their sentence.
| Evasion
The act of Evasion is defined as avoiding arrest by a guard or otherwise delegated authority of the Kingdom, or refusing to appear when summoned to court.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be compelled to do the act they evaded, and be fined no less than two thousand radiants.
| Perjury
The act of Perjury is defined as knowingly lying under a sworn oath, such as before a Court or to the Lords of the Realm.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than five hundred radiants, with a higher fine accordingly for more wealthy individuals to ensure proportionate punishment.
| Exhumation
The act of Exhumation is defined as retrieving the corpse of another from its resting place, without consent of their family or lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than four thousand radiants, pay a levy to the family of no less than two thousand radiants, with imprisonment at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
❈ LAWS OF PROPERTY
| Theft
The act of Theft is defined as an individual taking property they do not lawfully own, and without the consent of the owner.
Any found guilty of this crime are to return the item stolen, or, if damaged, the cost thereof, plus a fine of no less than five hundred radiants.
| Damage
The act of Damage is defined as the damaging of another's property without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined the cost of damages, as well as a tenth of the cost as a fine.
| Banditry
The act of Banditry is defined as intercepting, threatening, or robbing trade caravans, stealing from bank stores or other storehouses within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined no less than six thousand radiants, with imprisonment at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
| Arson
The act of Arson is defined as the burning of another's property without lawful authority within the Kingdom.
Any found guilty of this crime are to be fined twice the cost of damages, with imprisonment at the discretion of the court and according to the severity of the accused's act.
Given under my hand and seal, this twelfth day of Floodlock, 2309.
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