14,536
edits
Criminal justice system of Cartadania: Difference between revisions
m
Text replacement - "Category: Law in Cartadania" to "Category:Law of Cartadania"
mNo edit summary |
m (Text replacement - "Category: Law in Cartadania" to "Category:Law of Cartadania") |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
A so-called "Class 0" felony is a sub-classification of Class 1 felonies that automatically result in the death penalty. Also known as trigger felonies, they are typically described as crimes that pose an immediate and serious threat to life for a group of individuals. They can range from homicide and familicide to massacre and genocide. Whether the crimes are spurious or premeditated does not seem to carry much weight in the legal system, although some crimes, such as unintentional vehicular manslaughter, that are caused by severe weather or other uncontrollable circumstances, are more likely to be reclassified into a life-sentence or multi-year sentence. Although Cartadania has legally struck down the use of the death penalty in all other classes, these specific crimes continue to be tried "summa poena" with the adjudication continuing "poena mortis" in most jurisdictions, including the federal courts. | A so-called "Class 0" felony is a sub-classification of Class 1 felonies that automatically result in the death penalty. Also known as trigger felonies, they are typically described as crimes that pose an immediate and serious threat to life for a group of individuals. They can range from homicide and familicide to massacre and genocide. Whether the crimes are spurious or premeditated does not seem to carry much weight in the legal system, although some crimes, such as unintentional vehicular manslaughter, that are caused by severe weather or other uncontrollable circumstances, are more likely to be reclassified into a life-sentence or multi-year sentence. Although Cartadania has legally struck down the use of the death penalty in all other classes, these specific crimes continue to be tried "summa poena" with the adjudication continuing "poena mortis" in most jurisdictions, including the federal courts. | ||
A key and recent example of this is the massacre of 14 people in eastern Cartadania in late 2021. On 4 September 2021, [[Cane Pendry]], a Luso-Varshani man from [[São Andreas]], was arrested in [[ | A key and recent example of this is the massacre of 14 people in eastern Cartadania in late 2021. On 4 September 2021, [[Cane Pendry]], a Luso-Varshani man from [[São Andreas]], was arrested in [[Cascália]] for the murder of a young woman outside of a local restaurant just outside of the state capital. Detained in a Cascália State Prison for 14 days before being bought to trial, the State of Cascália ruled "Summa poena", though without the death penalty, as the state made it illegal in 2009, meaning a life sentence. However, Pendry appealed the decision up to the Cascália Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the lower court on 27 September 2021. However, on 30 September 2021, just 3 days after the Supreme Court trial, the Cartadanian Federal Court of Appeals for the First Circuit subpoenaed Pendry to Valorica. According to an investigation conducted by the Triessa Department of Justice, São Andreas Justice Department, and the court systems of both states, Pendry had been linked to fourteen separate murders occurring between the two states, in addition to the Cascália homicide in an event that would later become the Laurinburg Massacre. On 12 October 2021, after being held in federal prison for two weeks, the Federal Court of Appeals for the First Circuit adjudicated Pendry "poena mortis" and Pendry was moved to [[Institution 9J]], where he was executed nine days later. It has been the most recent use of a trigger-felony to date. | ||
=== Misdemeanors === | === Misdemeanors === | ||
A misdemeanor in Cartadanian law is any other crime punishable by imprisonment with a minimum of less than one year or by fine. Unlike a felony, an attempt to commit a misdemeanor is a crime only if specifically prescribed as such by law. Even if a criminal charge for the defendant's conduct is normally a misdemeanor, sometimes a repeat offender will be charged with a felony offense. For example, the first time a person commits certain crimes, such as spousal assault, it is normally a misdemeanor, but the second time it may become a felony. Misdemeanors usually do not result in the restriction of civil rights, but may result in loss of privileges, such as professional licenses, public offices, or public employment. Such effects are known as the {{wp|collateral consequences of criminal charges}}. Consequently, both misdemeanors and felonies can result in particular forms of discrimination, especially in employment. Some states have specific laws to avoid this issue, such as specific records for employers that do not list minor crimes. This is especially true of minors, who, barring the adjudication of a felony, will usually have their record wiped at 18 (if 16 or younger) or 21 (if 17 or 18). | A misdemeanor in Cartadanian law is any other crime punishable by imprisonment with a minimum of less than one year or by fine. Unlike a felony, an attempt to commit a misdemeanor is a crime only if specifically prescribed as such by law. Even if a criminal charge for the defendant's conduct is normally a misdemeanor, sometimes a repeat offender will be charged with a felony offense. For example, the first time a person commits certain crimes, such as spousal assault, it is normally a misdemeanor, but the second time it may become a felony. Misdemeanors usually do not result in the restriction of civil rights, but may result in loss of privileges, such as professional licenses, public offices, or public employment. Such effects are known as the {{wp|collateral consequences of criminal charges}}. Consequently, both misdemeanors and felonies can result in particular forms of discrimination, especially in employment. Some states have specific laws to avoid this issue, such as specific records for employers that do not list minor crimes. This is especially true of minors, who, barring the adjudication of a felony, will usually have their record wiped at 18 (if 16 or younger) or 21 (if 17 or 18). | ||
| Line 40: | Line 40: | ||
==== Appeal ==== | ==== Appeal ==== | ||
== Correctional system == | == Correctional system == | ||
In Cartadania, the administration and governance of prisons follow a distinctive structure. While jails are typically managed at the county level, prisons are exclusively overseen by the federal states and territories, operating under federal law. The objectives of prison confinement in Cartadania are dual-fold: facilitating prisoners' successful reintegration into society while simultaneously safeguarding the public from future criminal acts. Unlike some other nations, Cartadania places significant emphasis on rehabilitation within its prison system, alongside punitive measures. The overarching goal is to enable prisoners to lead lives of social responsibility, free from criminal behavior, upon their release. Cartadania's prisons are designed to create an environment conducive to rehabilitation and reintegration. Many prisons adopt a community-like atmosphere, granting prisoners certain freedoms and responsibilities. Within their cells, prisoners may have access to television, posters, and other personal items, while designated "free time" allows them to move about within specified areas outside their cells. | |||
The head offices responsible for overseeing the state prison services are situated within the respective state departments of justice or departments of corrections. These departments play a crucial role in managing various aspects of the prison system, including organizational structure, personnel matters, training for prison staff, budgeting, construction, participation in prison service legislation, employment of prisoners, and vocational training and education programs. Additionally, they handle petitions and complaints and conduct regular visits and inspections to ensure adherence to standards. Notably, the absence of intermediate authorities between the Department of Justice and the prisons allows for efficient decision-making and closer alignment between the department and the realities of prison life. | |||
In Cartadania, pretrial confinement typically occurs in facilities proximate to the prosecuting public prosecutor's office, often county jails. For individuals with no prior incarceration experience (or those imprisoned for a maximum of three months), prisons for first-time offenders are typically assigned. Recidivists, on the other hand, are placed in regular imprisonment facilities. Those serving lengthy sentences are housed in maximum-security prisons. Special institutions cater to the needs of female and juvenile prisoners, as well as those with specific health or psychiatric requirements. Social-therapeutic prisons include dedicated units for individuals convicted of sexual crimes, wherein small groups of 10 to 15 prisoners reside together. Each group receives support from assigned social workers, correction officers, and psychologists, aiming to address socialization deficits and provide rehabilitation opportunities. | |||
Although the death penalty has been largely abolished, it remains legal in Cartadania for the most severe crimes. Facilities designated for executions are identified by a two-segment alphanumeric identifier. Among them, Institution 9J (Triessa Upstate Corrections Center) is particularly renowned. | |||
=== Prison system === | === Prison system === | ||
==== Federal prison ==== | ==== Federal prison ==== | ||
==== State and territorial prison ==== | ==== State and territorial prison ==== | ||
==== Local jails ==== | ==== Local jails ==== | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||
[[Category: Cartadania]] | |||
[[Category:Law of Cartadania]] | |||