Petty Crimes

1) Clarifications on Sheathing

As per the regulations of the Maxim, refusing to sheath

is a crime. The rules of the Maxim about warnings and such, however, are guidelines and recommendations, not laws; it is a sign of courtesy for the Tribune to give any warnings at all.

If the Tribune is disrespected, he may feel that he no

longer need show respect either, and mark without giving any warnings at all.

If you are ordered to sheath, sheath in front of the

Tribune, instead of simply leaving town, else, the Tribune is fully in his rights to think that the citizen in question is running through the streets with his weapon bared, and mark him or her correspondingly. In other words, the best thing to do, is simply sheath. Warnings do not have to be given at all.

2) Disturbing the Peace

Any number of minor crimes of disturbing the peace and

pleasantness of the cities in a non-violent way, if committed after warnings have been given, can result in one being marked for committing a petty crime. Examples range from, but are not limited to, repeatedly screaming and yelling in town, defecating randomly without real purpose, urinating in the town fountains, and more.

The crime of 'Disturbing the Peace' is considered a

minor, petty crime. A Tribunal may NEVER execute a person for 'Disturbing the Peace' are severely negative circumstances, as per the judgement of the Tribunal, bail should always be offered, and save for repeat offenders, be set at ten thousand gold.

3) Minor Acts of Violence

At times, due to quarrels or disputes, it may occur

that one person will slap or punch the other. So long as weapons are not bared and a major fight does not occur, this is classified as a 'Minor Act of Violence' by the Tribunal. However, a Tribune can ONLY mark someone a criminal for committing 'Minor Acts of Violence' if the person they committed the act against, witnessed by two lawful citizens or the Tribunal himself, requests it. If the victim does not request it, the Tribune is not allowed to mark someone for committing 'Minor Acts of Violence.' A Tribunal may NEVER execute a person for committing 'Minor Acts of Violence'. Bail or extended sentences can be given as per the Tribune's discretion.

4) Changes to the Laws on Petty Crime

As per the concept of 'Flexibility of the Law' under

the tome of 'Principles of the Tribunal,' these laws may be changed at any point in time, based on the methodology enumerated under the principle stated in 'Flexibility of the Law'.

So decreed by Lord Martineius, Councillor of the Tribunal.