Fire Nation Lawsπ
Minor Infractionsπ
The punishments for these crimes will range from fines, overnight imprisonment, and being banned from an establishment. The individuals crimes will be noted on their criminal record and they may lose their job. The punishment for the crime depends on the severity of the situation.
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Trespassing
- Entering an establishment or home without permission.
- Not leaving an establishment after being asked/told to leave.
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Harassment
- Bothering someone with words, actions or indirect actions after being told to halt behaviour.
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Stealing - small monetary value
- Taking food or items that run a value of less than or equal to 100 yuans.
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Vandalism
- Damaging public or private locations or objects.
Major Infractionsπ
These high ranking crimes will result in imprisonment and other ramifications. There are set ranges for the punishments of these crimes.
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Assault and Battery
- Assault includes verbal attacks and threats of bodily harm/injury. Battery is the physical act of attacking an individual. Even a push can be deemed battery if followed after assault.
- Punishment will be at least 2 weeks imprisonment to no more than a month.
- The victim's medical bills will be compensated by the perpetrators.
- Assault includes verbal attacks and threats of bodily harm/injury. Battery is the physical act of attacking an individual. Even a push can be deemed battery if followed after assault.
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Stealing
- Taking anything with a value greater than 100 yuans.
- Punishment will be one month imprisonment.
- The criminal will have to compensate the owner through monetary repayment and if applicable, return the item/s.
- Taking anything with a value greater than 100 yuans.
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Kidnapping
- Taking an individual by force and keeping them for ransom or information.
- This does not include torture.
- Punishment will be between 2 to 4 years imprisonment.
- If a ransom is taken, it must be paid back to the victim.
- If tortured or killed, refer to High Crimes against the Crown.
- Taking an individual by force and keeping them for ransom or information.
High Crimesπ
This includes the above-listed crimes when committed against the Royal Family, the Royal Grounds or Government Officials. Extradition of a criminal can occur if deemed necessary by the Fire Nation Courts.
Punishments for these crimes can be death or a life imprisonment sentence. The Fire Lord or the High Magistrate can change the punishment to what they see fit.
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Kidnapping
- This level includes torture and/or death.
- Punishment ranges from 10 years to life imprisonment.
- This level includes torture and/or death.
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Murder
Note
The extent of punishment can be changed on the order of the Fire Lord or one he deems to have the power to change the ruling.
- Premeditated murder (murder as a result of a plan).
- Punishment ranges from 5 years to life imprisonment.
- Impulsive murder (murder with the intent being passion).
- Punishment ranges from 3 years to life imprisonment.
- Accidental murder.
- 1 to 10 years imprisonment.
- Premeditated murder (murder as a result of a plan).
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Treason
- Spying on the Crown for the benefit of another Nation.
- Punishment ranges from life imprisonment to death.
- Spying on the Crown for the benefit of another Nation.
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War Crimes
- Going against the order of the Fire Lord or their cabinet.
- Crimes against humanity
- War prisoners can be taken, but they must not be tortured physically or mentally, started, or treated less than.
- Going against the order of the Fire Lord or their cabinet.
Note
These laws are relevant to all who break them upon Fire Nation territory or who have been extradited to be tried through the Fire Nation court system. The individual will be detained until their court proceeding where all evidence and ideas submitted will be considered.