Roesones Law of the Land
Most misdemeanors and some of the lesser felonies fall under the purview of local justice. Some examples include vagrancy, curfew violations, petty theft, brawling, indebtedness, and other such acts. These crimes are investigated and tried by local authorities. Sentences may range from warnings and fines to a year or more of hard labor. The defendant can appeal to a royal magistrate.
More serious crimes, such as grand theft, manslaughter, poaching, or arson must be tried by a royal magistrate. Sentences of life in prison, exile, or 20 years' hard labor can be handed out by a magistrate. The defendant can appeal to the Magistrate of the Court.
The most serious crimes—murder, treason, or rebellion—are heard by the Magistrate of the Court, the highest-ranking law officer of the land. The Court Magistrate can order the execution of a convicted criminal, but the baron is free to extend pardons or lessen sentences as he sees fit.
Most Roesonean towns include small gaols or lockups for minor criminals. Criminals serving long sentences are kept in Blacktower's dungeons, or in the Royal Prison in Rockwell
More serious crimes, such as grand theft, manslaughter, poaching, or arson must be tried by a royal magistrate. Sentences of life in prison, exile, or 20 years' hard labor can be handed out by a magistrate. The defendant can appeal to the Magistrate of the Court.
The most serious crimes—murder, treason, or rebellion—are heard by the Magistrate of the Court, the highest-ranking law officer of the land. The Court Magistrate can order the execution of a convicted criminal, but the baron is free to extend pardons or lessen sentences as he sees fit.
Most Roesonean towns include small gaols or lockups for minor criminals. Criminals serving long sentences are kept in Blacktower's dungeons, or in the Royal Prison in Rockwell
