The Haensetian Law Codex

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Penned by His Excellency, Demetrius Tuvya var Ruthern, Lord Justiciar of the Dual-Kingdoms of Hanseti and Ruska.

 

The Haensetian Law Codex

Revised on the 6th of Harren’s Folley, 1687.

 

The laws transcribed within the codex are binding to all denizens of the Dual-Kingdoms of Hanseti-Ruska, both commonfolk and nobility alike. Similarly, any person or entity that is found in violation to a section within the Haensetian Law Codex (henceforth referred to as the ‘HLC’), whilst within the GOD given territories of the Kingdom of Haense will be subjected to the lawful punishments laid out within the HLC, regardless of their international affiliations. Those with the authority to deal out the outlined punishments lay within the hands of the King of Haense, the Lord Justiciar of Haense, and any authorized individuals of the two, and within the codex the term ‘The Crown’ shall be used whenever referencing any of the aforementioned individuals.

 

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Crimes Against Property

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1. Unlawful Construction

 

Any person or entity who, builds a structure of any sort without lawful permits for the construction, is guilty of Unlawful Construction.

 

The minimum punishment for Unlawful Construction is a fine of two hundred (200) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

2. Unlawful Deconstruction
 

Any person or entity who, removes a structure of any sort without lawful permits for the deconstruction, is guilty of Unlawful Deconstruction.

 

The minimum punishment for Unlawful Deconstruction is a fine of five hundred (500) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

3. Destruction of Property

 

Any person or entity who, damages or removes any structure or item without permission from the property owner, is guilty of Destruction of Property.

 

The minimum punishment for Destruction of Property is a fine of seven hundred (700) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

4. Arson
 

Any person or entity who, intentionally sets fire to any building or structure, is guilty of Arson.

 

The minimum punishment for Arson is fifteen (15) lashings and a fine of six hundred (600) minas. The maximum punishment shall not be greater than thirty (30) lashings and one thousand (1000) minas.

 

5. Theft
 

Any person or entity who, takes into their possession any item which lawfully belongs to another person or entity, is guilty of Theft.

 

The minimum punishment for Theft is twenty five (25) lachings. The maximum punishment shall not be greater than forty (40) lashings.

 

6. Burglary
 

Any person or entity who, enters a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, is guilty of Burglary.

 

The minimum punishment for Burglary is twenty five (25) lashings. The maximum punishment shall not be greater than forty (40) lashings.

 

7. Poaching
 

Any person or entity who, captures or hunts creatures upon owned land without permission from the land owner, is guilty of Poaching.

 

The minimum punishment for Poaching is fifteen (15) lashings with a monetary repayment equal to the worth of the creature. The maximum punishment shall not be greater than thirty (30) lashings with monetary repayment double the worth of the creature.

 

8. Trespassing
 

Any person or entity who, walks on land without permission from the land owner, is guilty of Trespassing.

 

The minimum punishment for Trespassing is a fine of two hundred (200) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

 

Crimes Against Persons

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1. Defamation

 

Any person or entity who, either speaks or writes anything that is untrue and harms the reputation of another person or entity, is guilty of Defamation.

 

The minimum punishment for Defamation is a fine of three hundred (300) minas, and a public apology made to the victim in verbal, and in writing.

 

2. Fraud

 

Any person or entity who, intentionally is deceitful to secure anything unlawfully or takes on the identity of another with the purpose of deception, is guilty of Fraud.

 

The minimum punishment for Fraud is a fine of four hundred (400) minas.

 

3. Robbery

 

Any person or entity who, through violence or the threat of violence commits theft against another person.

 

The minimum punishment for Robbery is thirty (30) lashings, and a fine of three hundred (300) minas.

 

4. Assault

 

Any person or entity who, puts their hands upon another person without permission, is guilty of Assault.

 

The minimum punishment for Assault is thirty (30) lashings.

 

5. Aggravated Assault

 

Any person or entity who, uses any form of object as a weapon to attack another person, is guilty of Aggravated Assault.

 

The minimum punishment for Aggravated Assault is the removal of their dominant hand, and a fine of six hundred (600) minas.

 

6. Kidnapping

 

Any person or entity who, takes another person illegally with or without force, is guilty of Kidnapping.

 

The minimum punishment for Kidnapping is the removal of their ability to see.

 

7. Attempted Murder

 

Any person or entity who, prepares to commit an unlawful killing of another person but fails to do so, is guilty of Attempted Murder.

 

The minimum punishment for Attempted Murder is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

8. Murder

 

Any person or entity who, unlawfully takes the life of another person, is guilty of Murder.

 

The minimum punishment for Murder is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

9. Manslaughter

 

Any person or entity who, takes the life of another indirectly or without intending to do so and not amounting to murder, is guilty of Manslaughter.

 

The minimum punishment for Manslaughter is thirty (30) lashings, and the Crown is given discretion on deciding whether or not maiming is applicable. Execution is not permitted.

 

 

Crimes Against Society

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1. Disturbing the Peace

 

Any person or entity who, engages in conduct that goes against the tenets of society and ultimately produces excessive amounts of noise or disturbs the denizens in the vicinity, is guilty of Disturbing the Peace.

 

The minimum punishment for Disturbing the Peace is a fine of one hundred (100) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

2. Rioting

 

Any person or entity who, partakes in a public disturbance which involves the use of violence where the participants act as a mob, is guilty of Rioting.

 

The minimum punishment for Rioting is a fine of four hundred (400) minas. Leaders of the Rioting are subject to further punishment at the discretion of the Crown.

 

3. Vigilantism

 

Any person or entity who, attempts or succeeds in dealing out any punishments whilst not holding the authority to do so, is guilty of Vigilantism.

 

The minimum punishment for Vigilantism is a minimum fine of five hundred (500) minas, for a first offender. For subsequent offences, thirty (30) lashings, and the Crown has discretion in regards to the amount of the fine.

 

 

Crimes Against Morality

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1. Cannibalism

 

Any person or entity who, partakes in the consumption of another person, is guilty of Cannibalism.

 

The minimum punishment for Cannibalism is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

2. Conspiring with Hellish Orders

 

Any person or entity who, joins a group of undead beings or assists in a group of undead beings in any way, shape or form, is guilty of Conspiring with Hellish Orders.

 

The minimum punishment for Conspiring with Hellish Orders is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

3. Witchcraft

 

Any person or entity who, possess or use items associated with the occult or promotes the tenets of occult entities, is guilty of Witchcraft.

 

The minimum punishment for Witchcraft is being burnt at the stake.

 

4. Adultery

 

Any person who, performs sexual acts with another person who is not their spouse, is guilty of Adultery.

 

The minimum punishment for Adultery is public shaming at the stockades, further punishment is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

5. Indecency

 

Any person, dresses inappropriately, performs any indecent gesture or acts in an indecent way, is guilty of Indecency.

 

The minimum punishment for Indecency is a fine of one hundred (100) minas.

 

 

Crimes Against the State

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1. Conspiracy to Commit Treason

 

Any person or entity who, attempts to overthrow the governing body or reveals state secrets to non-Haensetians, is guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Treason.

 

The minimum punishment for Conspiracy to Commit Treason is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

2. Sedition

 

Any person or entity who, acts or speaks in a way that incites others to take up arms against the governing body, is guilty of Sedition.

 

The minimum punishment for Sedition is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

3. Treason

 

Any person or entity, who uses force or violence with the purpose of overthrowing the governing body or reveals state secrets to non-Haensetians, is guilty of Treason.

 

The minimum punishment for Treason is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

4. High Treason

 

Any person or entity, who attempts or succeeds in taking the life of the ruling monarch or a member of the royal family, or actively assists the efforts of any opposing entity, is guilty of High Treason.

 

The minimum punishment for High Treason is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

5. Espionage

 

Any person or entity who, attempts to undermine the Kingdom on behalf of a foreign entity, is guilty of Espionage.

 

The minimum punishment for Espionage is execution, the method is at the discretion of the Crown.

 

6. Absconding

 

Any person or entity who, attempts to resist lawful detainment by authorized agents of the Crown, is guilty of Absconding.

 

The minimum punishment for Absconding is fifteen (15) lashings, and a fine of eight hundred (800) minas.

 

7. Obstruction of Justice

 

Any person or entity who, interferes with the duty of an authorized agent of the Crown, is guilty of Obstruction of Justice.

 

The minimum punishment for Obstruction of Justice is a fine of five hundred (500) minas.

 

8. Tax Evasion

 

Any person or entity who, purposely fails to submit taxes to the Stewardship, is guilty of Tax Evasion.

 

The minimum punishment for Tax Evasion is a fine of four hundred (400) minas, and an immediate payment equal to the sum of the missing taxes.

 

9. Bribery

 

Any person or entity who, attempts to sway the mind or actions of a member of the governing body through the promise of compensation, is guilty of Briber.

 

The minimum punishment is the removal of their dominant hand.

 

10. Impersonation of an Agent

 

Any person or entity who, unlawfully claims to be acting on behalf of the Crown, is guilty of Impersonation of an Agent.

 

The minimum punishment for Impersonation of an Agent is twenty (20) lashings, and a fine of three hundred (300) minas.

 

 

Crimes Against God

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1. Heresy

 

Any person or entity who, holds a religious view which contradict those of the Canon, is guilty of Heresy.

 

The minimum punishment for Heresy is fifteen (15) lashings, and forced conversion. Should they refuse to be converted then they shall be branded upon their forehead with the letter ‘H’ to forever be known as a heretic.

 

2. Blasphemy

 

Any person or entity who, acts or speaks out in offence to GOD, is guilty of Blasphemy.

 

The minimum punishment for Blasphemy is the removal of their tongue.

 

3. Apostasy

 

Any person or entity who, abandons their absolute faith in GOD, is guilty of Apostasy.

 

The minimum punishment for Apostasy is fifteen (15) lashings, and forced reconversion. Should they refuse to be reconverted then they shall be branded upon their forehead with the letter ‘H’ to forever be known as a heretic.

 

4. Devilry

 

Any person or entity who, either harbors dark magics or items of dark descent, or take part in wicked activities, or seeks to corrupt the religious beliefs of men of GOD, is guilty of Devilry.

 

The minimum punishment for Devilry is being burnt at the stake.

 

5. Impersonating a Clergyman

 

Any person, who claims to be a member of the clergy when they are not, is guilty of Impersonating a Clergyman.

 

The minimum punishment for Impersonating a Clergyman is thirty (30) lashings.