Law of the City-Sphere Kaun
The laws and responsibilities of Kaun that all civilians and visitors are required to adhere to. This list is not exhaustive.
Trespass - Duel
Gambling - legal
Prostitution - legal
Petty theft - fine, multiple months imprisonment
Assault - finger or other minor appendage removed, Duel
Disturbing the peace - warnings, imprisonment
Public drunkenness or lewdness - imprisonment
Felonies:
Riot - permanent record, finger or other minor appendage removed
Inciting riot - permanent record
Rape - Duel with Lawyer Firm, finger or other minor appendage removed
Destruction of property - Duel with Lawyer Firm
Theft - Duel with Lawyer Firm
Robbery - Duel with Lawyer Firm, finger or other minor appendage removed
Murder - Duel with Lawyer Firm
Treason -Duel with Lawyer Firm
Bribery - branding
Counterfeiting - branding, finger or other minor appendage removed
Ownership of Magic Item - confiscation and record kept
Selling of Magical Items - arrest, years imprisonment, permanent record,
Learning of Magical Arts without a Licence - blacklisted in both Kaun and the capital, permanent record restricting employment
Spellcasting (casual) - arrest, warning given
Spellcasting (repeated) - arrest, permanent record restricting employment, branding, finger or other minor appendage removed
Spellcasting resulting in damage to people or property - arrest resulting in up to life imprisonment, Duel with Lawyer Firm, branding, finger or other minor appendage removed
"You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. You stab my back, I'll stab yours twice. Hard."- Common saying in Kaun
General Attitude of Law
Universal rights are given to citizens living in Kaun, as well as assumed to be applicable to those visiting the city-sphere.- The right to live reasonably safely in the city.
- The right for vengeance on those who get in the way of (1), whether through law enforcement, hired help or one's own hands.
Responsibilities
In order for the city-sphere to regain and maintain social stability, all must support the main aim of keeping the peace and supporting the safety of Kaun's general public. Misdemeanours will be assessed against this.Magical Prohibition
422 - Introduction of laws surrounding magic use Spellcasters are considered a danger to society, as seen by the events occurring since 420. Spellcasting is risky and has shown to have too much collateral damage to be permitted safely.Enforcement
By individuals, hired units and primarily the Ironhands . Individuals are allowed to take matters into their own hands as long as they do not disrupt the general peace or exact more vengeance than necessary.Punishment
Aims of punishment prioritised as: Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Protection. Punishments listed below are possibilities that may be carried out by law enforcement, the infamous law firms, or otherwise. The specific punishment generally depends on the severity of the crime.Outline of Law
Misdemeanours:
Capital Crimes:
Magical Misdemeanours:
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