GLRP:EMs:Royal Spies:2009:Pauper's Plan:Court Protocols
Title: Court Protocols
Author: Court Clerk
Addendum 1 : Definition
of Crimes
High Crimes shall exist standard across the realm. Local Crimes are listed unless superceded by a local government municipality’s code of law.
High Crimes
Cannibalism:
It
shall be forbidden to
consume the flesh and
organs of a human,
humanoid, or any other
sentient being — the
consumption of animals
(cattle, pigs, chickens,
fowl, fish, rabbit, deer
and the like) is permitted.
Contempt of
Court:
A person may be
found in contempt of
court for refusing to
honor a court order, be
it to surrender evidence,
offer testimony, or
comply with sentencing.
Kidnapping:
The
act of seizing and taking
someone away by force,
against their will, typically
to demand some form of
payment or exchange.
Murder:
The act
of ending the life of an
innocent or non-war
enemy.
Perjury:
To
willfully tell a lie while
under Oath. Perjury
does not occur when
there is not intent to
deceive. Intent can be
proven by the incentive
to deceive, such as
financial gain, material
gain, et cetera. Perjury
is not a valid charge
when the testifying party
has been coerced by
threat of physical harm
or financial ruin by
members of the
proceedings.
Slavery:
The act
of owning another being,
controlling their choices in
life.
Treason:
The
act of betraying one's
country to an enemy.
Any act that would
separate the Council from
the Ruling Council. On
an individual level, any act
that would unseat,
overthrow, undermine, or
usurp the Ruling Council's
authority or bring harm
to them would be
treason. Thought alone
(without speech or action)
is not sufficient to be
treasonous. Freedom to
speak your mind ends
when you begin to
espouse ideas with the
intent to incite people to
take action and join a
cause with the purpose
of interfering with the
Ruling Council's ability to
rule.
Vampirism:
Vampirism is governed by
the Britannian Vampirism
Act.
Local Crimes
Assault:
Any
violent physical or strong
verbal attack.
Adultery:
Family
issues around fidelity of
a spouse. Failure to
honor the obligations of
marriage.
Blackmail:
To
coerce money, material
objects, behavior, or an
act from someone by
threat, typically through
exposure of a secret or
detail that could damage
one's reputation.
Brigandry:
The
act of plundering or
stealing by force, threat
of force, or harm (see
also "Theft").
Disturbing the
Peace:
The act of
creating excessive amount
of noise in a situation
that is inappropriate.
Extortion:
See
"Blackmail."
Fraud:
Deception, trickery, or
guile. The act of using
deception to gain
advantage, typically
monetary.
Grave Robbery:
It shall be illegal to
disrupt the entombment
of a sentient being for
the sake of financial or
material gain.
Harassment:
The
act of annoying or
bothering someone by
repeated verbal attack.
Issues of
Parentage:
All areas
related to adoption or
emancipation.
Mutilation of a
Corpse:
It is found to
be an abomination to
dismember or otherwise
disrupt the peaceful rest
of the corpse of a
sentient being. A proper
burial is expected.
Orcish trophies and the
like are exempted from
prosecution.
Obstruction of
Justice:
The act of
blocking an officer of the
court from serving a
warrant or arresting a
suspect, or aiding in the
escape or attempted
escape of a prisoner.
Racketeering:
The act of getting money
by fraud, intimidation, or
other illegal means.
Slander:
The act
of uttering false
statements, which injure
someone's reputation.
Theft:
The act
of taking money or
possessions from either a
being or business that
does not belong to you,
or have not been paid
for.
Common Objections:
Asking one witness to comment on veracity of another.
Asking a lay witness about something that requires expert knowledge.
Assuming facts not in evidence.
Asked and answered (see repetitious)
Authentication lacking
Badgering the witness.
Beyond the scope of direct.
Character evidence improper.
Confession involuntary.
Confusion of Issues.
Compound question that contains two or more questions within a single question.
Comment on evidence by judge.
Comment on defendant's post-arrest silence.
Cumulative evidence, needlessly.
Expert witness not competent.
Final argument improper.
Hearsay.
Incompetency of witness.
Judge asking questions that influence the jury.
Lack of personal knowledge.
Leading question.
Misleading the jury.
Misstatement of evidence.
Non-responsive answer.
Opening statement improper.
Prior misconduct.
Privileged communication.
Question has been answered.
Speculation.
Undue delay.
Unfairly prejudicial.
Vague.
Waste of time.
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