Difference between revisions of "Justice and Law in Parthia"
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Scaphism is by far considered the most forceful punishment that can be given; it has not been applied in Parthia since the 16th century. | Scaphism is by far considered the most forceful punishment that can be given; it has not been applied in Parthia since the 16th century. | ||
| − | Below are some punishments for selected offenses: | + | Below are some punishments for selected offenses <small>(''note:'' All hangings are "long drop hangings," unless specified otherwise)</small>: |
| − | *Treason (Or attacking Royal Family): Minimum- Death by crane hanging; Maximum- Death by scaphism | + | *Treason (Or attacking the [[House of Sassani|Royal Family]]): Minimum- Death by crane hanging; Maximum- Death by scaphism |
*First-degree murder: Minimum- Death by firing squad; Maximum- Death by impaling | *First-degree murder: Minimum- Death by firing squad; Maximum- Death by impaling | ||
*Manslaughter: Not a criminal charge (civil suits can be filed, however) | *Manslaughter: Not a criminal charge (civil suits can be filed, however) | ||
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*Pick pocketing: Amputation of non-writing hand (repeat offenders are impaled) | *Pick pocketing: Amputation of non-writing hand (repeat offenders are impaled) | ||
*Possessing, transporting, selling, or advocating media considered Leftist: Execution (method chosen at discretion of court) | *Possessing, transporting, selling, or advocating media considered Leftist: Execution (method chosen at discretion of court) | ||
| − | *Insulting Royal Family: No law on the books, though people who do are almost always fatally attacked by citizens carrying concealed weapons (who are never charged for doing so) | + | *Insulting the [[House of Sassani|Royal Family]]: No law on the books, though people who do are almost always fatally attacked by citizens carrying concealed weapons (who are never charged for doing so) |
*Advocating democracy: Execution (method chosen by court) | *Advocating democracy: Execution (method chosen by court) | ||
*Vandalizing private property: 25 lashes and required restitution to the vandalized property owner | *Vandalizing private property: 25 lashes and required restitution to the vandalized property owner | ||
*Assault: Death by hanging | *Assault: Death by hanging | ||
| − | *Assault with a | + | *Assault with a weapon: Death by crane hanging |
*Rape: Death by beheading | *Rape: Death by beheading | ||
*Leading a strike: Death by hanging | *Leading a strike: Death by hanging | ||
Revision as of 03:40, 23 February 2007
Parthia has not reformed its justice system since 1595. The effects of this are pronounced: criminals are punished horribly for offenses; the death penalty is an option for most crimes; and victims have rights over those who harmed them. However, many things considered criminal offenses in other countries, such as possession of drugs, are not considered criminal in Parthia, only actions which are ones which cause direct harm to others or to the government.
Parthian death sentences are ranked in order of precedence from 'most forceful' to 'least forceful'
- 1. Scaphism
- 2. Impaling
- 3. Burning or roasting
- 4. Other deaths not falling into afore-mentioned categories (such as mauling by animals)
- 5. Hanging by crane
- 6. Beheading
- 7. Long drop hanging
- 8. Firing squad
Scaphism is by far considered the most forceful punishment that can be given; it has not been applied in Parthia since the 16th century.
Below are some punishments for selected offenses (note: All hangings are "long drop hangings," unless specified otherwise):
- Treason (Or attacking the Royal Family): Minimum- Death by crane hanging; Maximum- Death by scaphism
- First-degree murder: Minimum- Death by firing squad; Maximum- Death by impaling
- Manslaughter: Not a criminal charge (civil suits can be filed, however)
- Tax Evasion: Minimum- 1 year imprisonment and 10 lashes; Maximum- 350 lashes and 25 years hard labor
- Mugging using a weapon: Minimum- 150 lashes and hard labor for life; Maximum- Death by beheading
- Shoplifting over $1000 in goods: 25 lashes and death by hanging
- Shoplifting $100-$1000 in goods: 10 Lashes and removal of non-writing hand
- Shoplifting less than $100 in goods: 10 lashes
- Breaking and entering: If residential- Death by hanging; If non-residential- hard labor for life
- Pick pocketing: Amputation of non-writing hand (repeat offenders are impaled)
- Possessing, transporting, selling, or advocating media considered Leftist: Execution (method chosen at discretion of court)
- Insulting the Royal Family: No law on the books, though people who do are almost always fatally attacked by citizens carrying concealed weapons (who are never charged for doing so)
- Advocating democracy: Execution (method chosen by court)
- Vandalizing private property: 25 lashes and required restitution to the vandalized property owner
- Assault: Death by hanging
- Assault with a weapon: Death by crane hanging
- Rape: Death by beheading
- Leading a strike: Death by hanging
- Participating in a strike: 25 Lashes and 35 years hard labor or life enslavement to the group they were striking against, depending on the decision of the corporation they were employed to
- Rioting: Death by roasting
- Insulting a Parthian ally: 10 Lashes and 10 years imprisonment
- Insulting Roach-Busters or Marshal J.L.: Death by hanging
- Wearing a Che Guevara t-shirt: Special death- Arms and legs are removed and the person is left to die
- Arson: Required restitution and life enslavement to victim
