Judiciary

The Imperial Lawbook

Five chapters, bound by severity. The same leaves the Watch reads. Band and capital eligibility stand on each founding code.

Chapter I · Summary offences

Band 1–3 days. The clock is the chapter.

CR-004
Assault
SUMMARY
Intentional or reckless unlawful violence against another.
1–3 days
CR-008
Theft
SUMMARY
Dishonestly taking property belonging to another.
1–3 days
CR-011
Destruction of Property
SUMMARY
Intentional or reckless unlawful destruction of property.
1–3 days
CR-012
Trespass upon Restricted Property
SUMMARY
Entering or remaining within controlled Imperial property without authority.
1–3 days
CR-030
Contempt of Court
SUMMARY
Serious intentional defiance or obstruction of lawful judicial authority.
1–3 days

Band 3–7 days. The clock is the chapter.

CR-003
Manslaughter
SERIOUS
Unlawful killing without the intent required for murder.
3–7 days
CR-006
Unlawful Detention
SERIOUS
Knowingly restraining or imprisoning another without lawful authority.
3–7 days
CR-010
Fraud
SERIOUS
Dishonest deception intended to obtain advantage or cause loss.
3–7 days
CR-013
Obstruction of Imperial Authority
SERIOUS
Knowingly obstructing a lawful Imperial officer or proceeding.
3–7 days
CR-016
Perjury
SERIOUS
Knowingly making a materially false sworn statement.
3–7 days
CR-018
Impersonation of Imperial Authority
SERIOUS
Falsely claiming an Imperial rank, office or authority.
3–7 days
CR-027
Conspiracy
SERIOUS
Agreement between two or more persons to commit a serious criminal offence accompanied by an act toward its execution.
3–7 days · ancillary
CR-028
Attempt
SERIOUS
Taking substantial action toward commission of an offence without completing it.
3–7 days · ancillary
CR-029
Aiding and Abetting
SERIOUS
Knowingly assisting another in committing an offence.
3–7 days · ancillary

Band 7–14 days. The clock is the chapter.

CR-005
Aggravated Assault
GRAVE
Serious assault involving grave injury, weaponry or other aggravating circumstance.
7–14 days
CR-007
Kidnapping
GRAVE
Unlawful seizure or confinement of another for coercive or other serious purpose.
7–14 days
CR-009
Robbery
GRAVE
Theft accomplished through violence or threat.
7–14 days
CR-014
Escape from Lawful Custody
GRAVE
Escaping or attempting to escape lawful detention.
7–14 days
CR-015
Evidence Tampering
GRAVE
Altering, concealing, destroying or fabricating evidence.
7–14 days
CR-017
Forgery of Imperial Record
GRAVE
Creating or altering an Imperial document with intent to deceive.
7–14 days
CR-019
Bribery
GRAVE
Offering, giving, requesting or receiving improper benefit to influence official conduct.
7–14 days
CR-021
Abuse of Imperial Authority
GRAVE
Serious unlawful exercise of official powers.
7–14 days
CR-022
Unauthorised Disclosure of Protected Information
GRAVE
Knowingly revealing protected Imperial information without authority.
7–14 days

Band 14–30 days. The clock is the chapter.

CR-002
Attempted Murder
ATROCIOUS
Intentional attempt to unlawfully kill another person.
14–30 days
CR-020
Corruption in Public Office
ATROCIOUS
Dishonest misuse of Imperial office for personal or improper advantage.
14–30 days
CR-025
Sedition
ATROCIOUS
Deliberate organised incitement to unlawful resistance against established Imperial authority.
14–30 days

Band 21–45 days. May be referred to the wall.

CR-001
Murder
CAPITAL
Unlawful intentional killing of another person.
21–45 days · capital-eligible
CR-023
Espionage
CAPITAL
Obtaining or transmitting protected Imperial information for a hostile power or purpose.
21–45 days · capital-eligible
CR-024
Sabotage
CAPITAL
Deliberate interference with Imperial infrastructure, military capability or essential operations.
21–45 days · capital-eligible
CR-026
Treason
CAPITAL
Giving material allegiance, assistance or service to an enemy against the Empire, or attempting unlawful overthrow of the constitutional order.
21–45 days · capital-eligible