Cross State Line RP Penal Code

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General Provisions

A1 - Scope

1. The Cross State Line RP Penal Code (hereafter referred to as the CSLRP Penal Code) shall govern all offenses described herein. Where this code is silent, server policy, staff rulings, and general legal principles of the server may be used as supplemental guidance.
2. The CSLRP Penal Code applies to all incorporated cities, counties, state lands, and public jurisdictions within Cross State Line RP.
3. This Penal Code works alongside any applicable server policies, administrative rules, and department SOPs. Administrative sanctions outside of RP may still be issued separately by staff.

A2 - Validity

1. If the law changes after an act was committed, the provision most favorable to the suspect shall apply.
2. A staff member may not decide, review, or rule on a case involving themselves, their friends, or family members.
3. Minors shall be treated the same as adults within Cross State Line RP unless explicitly stated otherwise. Juvenile law shall not apply unless separately created by the server.

A3 - Statute of Limitations

1. The right to criminal prosecution shall expire by limitation:

- For offenses with a total sentence between 1 and 150 months, after 7 days;

- For offenses with a total sentence between 151 and 250 months, after 14 days;

- For offenses with a total sentence above 250 months, after 21 days.

1. The right to prosecution shall not expire for offenses that carry no jail sentence.
2. If a case has been reviewed by the court, an offense may remain prosecutable for up to 42 days.

A4 - Sentencing Rules

1. Punishments are listed per article and may include:

- Warnings

- Community service

- Jail sentences

- License suspensions

- Seizure or impoundment

- Fines

1. A sentence may include a combination of the above punishments.
2. A sentence may never exceed the maximum value stated in the article, except where stacking is allowed.
3. Sentences may be increased by stacking separate violations.
4. If multiple victims are involved in a violent crime, 25% of the original sentence shall be added for each additional victim, except in kidnapping cases.
5. If the exact same offense is committed multiple times under separate circumstances, 50% of the original sentence for that offense may be added for each additional offense.
6. The maximum jail sentence shall be 400 months. If the total lawful sentence exceeds 400 months, each month above 400 shall be converted into an additional $500 fine.
7. A sentence may be reduced due to mitigating circumstances.
8. A sentence may be partially or fully waived due to legal defenses or exclusion grounds.
9. All prior convictions under the same primary article count when determining whether the current conviction is a first, second, or repeat conviction.

1. Subsections, accomplice liability, aiding and abetting, categories, and similar variations are counted together under the primary article.

A5 - Criminal Record

1. Any sentence that includes jail time may result in a criminal record.
2. A criminal record remains active for 1 real-life month from the date of sentencing.
3. If a new jailable offense is committed, the remaining time may reset based on the most recent qualifying sentence.
4. A criminal record may affect eligibility for government employment and background checks.

A6 - Clarifications and General Rules

1. Property includes all goods that can be exchanged between persons, including inventory items and vehicles.
2. Unless otherwise stated, investigations shall generally not exceed two days.
3. If no conclusion can be reached within that period, the government must return seized goods unless lawful grounds exist to retain them.
4. Government employees required to perform acts otherwise prohibited by law in the lawful execution of their duties shall not be criminally liable for those specific acts, provided they acted within the scope of their function.
5. This protection does not exempt government employees from all other legal liability.
6. Criminal offenses include misdemeanors, felonies, infractions, and other punishable conduct under this code.

A7 - Seizure and Impoundment

1. When a criminal offense is committed with property, or property is obtained through a criminal offense, that property may be seized.

1. The decision to seize property rests with law enforcement.

2. Processing of seized goods, excluding vehicles, shall follow departmental policy.

1. When a vehicle is impounded due to a criminal offense:

1. It may be held for up to 3 days for investigation.

2. If it is proven to have been involved in a criminal offense, it may be redeemed after 24 hours based on the seriousness of the offense.

3. If the vehicle had to be recovered from water, an additional 10% may be added to the base redemption fee.

4. If insufficient evidence exists after 3 days, it shall be returned free of charge.

5. If the vehicle was reported stolen before the offense occurred, it shall be returned free of charge.

6. If the registered owner is deceased, the vehicle may still require redemption under normal rules.

7. Appeals of impoundment may only be made through a lawyer or official complaint process.

8. Vehicles used in prohibited activities, or impounded for the fourth time, may be destroyed or sold.

9. Vehicles left in impound for more than 14 days may also be destroyed or sold unless an appeal is pending.

1. Valid grounds for seizure or impound include:

1. Commission of an offense where the item or vehicle was directly or indirectly involved;

2. Fleeing a lawful stop;

3. Failing to obey a lawful traffic direction;

4. Speeding more than 100% above the posted limit;

5. Driving a vehicle with an unsafe or prohibited status.

1. The base redemption fee is 10% for traffic-related offenses, up to a maximum of $100,000.
2. The base redemption fee is 20% for all other criminal offenses.

A8 - Seizure of Aircraft

1. When an aircraft is involved in a criminal offense, it may be seized.

1. The decision to seize rests with law enforcement.

2. A base redemption fee of 20% applies unless otherwise stated.

1. If an unmanned aircraft is found transporting illegal goods, the maximum redemption cost may be set at $200,000 where the owner fully cooperates.
2. In other aircraft seizure cases, the maximum redemption cost may be set at $500,000 if the owner does not cooperate.
3. If an aircraft is not claimed or redeemed within 14 days, it may be destroyed or sold unless an appeal is filed.

A9 - Outstanding Fines

1. When a stop, detention, or arrest reveals outstanding fines above $10,000, that may affect the final sentence.

1. Payment may be required before seized property is returned.

2. A fine or community service sentence may be added.

3. The amount is at the discretion of the reviewing authority.

1. Payment means reducing the outstanding balance to below $10,000.

A10 - Right to Counsel

1. Under the right to legal representation, a suspect is entitled to consult with an attorney prior to police questioning.
2. If the preferred attorney is unavailable, another attorney satisfies this requirement.
3. If the suspect chooses their own attorney, legal costs are their responsibility.
4. If the suspect cannot arrange counsel, law enforcement must provide the opportunity for an attorney to be called.
5. This right may be waived only if the suspect clearly and voluntarily gives it up.

A11 - General Principles of Law

1. General legal principles establish limits and requirements on policy and enforcement.
2. These principles include:

1. Subsidiarity: using the least intrusive option available;

2. Proportionality: ensuring actions and punishment are proportionate;

3. Fair administration: equality, impartiality, and legal certainty;

4. Legality: government action must have legal basis;

5. Notice: laws and rules must be reasonably knowable;

6. Reasonableness and fairness;

7. Due process and the right to be heard;

8. Presumption of innocence;

9. Abuse of power is prohibited;

10. Double jeopardy is prohibited;

11. Technical violations that do not affect the suspect’s protected rights shall not automatically invalidate a case.

A12 - Aiding, Abetting, and Conspiracy

1. A person is punishable as an accomplice if they intentionally:

1. Assist in the commission of an offense;

2. Provide opportunity, means, or information for the offense;

3. Promote or make the offense easier to commit.

1. Accomplice liability applies where the person’s role is clearly smaller than that of the principal offender.
2. Punishment for accomplices may be reduced by 33%.
3. A person is punishable as a principal if they:

1. Commit, direct, or jointly commit the offense;

2. Intentionally induce another to commit the offense through threats, deception, abuse of authority, gifts, promises, or other methods.

1. Joint commission applies where two or more persons act together in a close and knowing collaboration.
2. Principals and accomplices are punished under the sentencing range of the applicable article.
3. Any uncertainty may be resolved by a prosecutor, judge, or designated reviewing authority.

A13 - Pretrial Detention

1. Pretrial detention is only allowed for offenses carrying jail time.
2. Pretrial detention requires sufficient lawful evidence that the suspect committed an offense.
3. The maximum initial detention period is 24 hours. This may be extended to 72 hours by a qualified reviewing authority.
4. Any further detention requires approval by a prosecutor or judge.

A14 - Bail

1. A suspect has the right to request bail when a search warrant or further proceedings are pending.
2. Bail approval must come from a qualified reviewing authority.
3. If the search or action can be carried out immediately, bail may be denied.

A15 - Arrest Warrants

1. Law enforcement may request an arrest warrant valid for up to 21 days.
2. Only a judge may issue an arrest warrant valid up to 42 days.

Title I - Property Crimes

Article I-1 Theft

1. A person is guilty of theft if they take property or a vehicle without permission or lawful right.
2. Attempted theft shall carry a sentence reduced by 33%.

Article I-2 Aggravated Theft / Burglary

1. A person is guilty if they commit theft inside a residence or on enclosed residential property without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
2. A person is guilty if they commit theft together with another person.
3. A person is guilty if entry or access was gained by force, unlawful entry, climbing, false keys, false orders, or disguise.
4. A person is guilty if the theft occurs during a fire, explosion, or emergency.
5. Attempted aggravated theft shall be reduced by 33%.

Article I-3 Robbery

1. A person is guilty of robbery if they take property without permission while using force or violence.
2. The force may occur during preparation, commission, or flight.
3. Attempted robbery shall be reduced by 33%.
4. If the robbery targets a retail store, the sentence may be reduced by 33%.

Article I-4 Extortion

1. A person is guilty of extortion if they compel another person to surrender property, information, or action through coercion.

Article I-5 Blackmail

1. A person is guilty of blackmail if they demand property, information, or action by threatening exposure, humiliation, or release of secrets.

Article I-6 Embezzlement

1. A person is guilty of embezzlement if they intentionally and unlawfully convert money or goods belonging to another, where those goods were not originally obtained through theft.

Article I-7 Receiving Stolen Property

1. A person is guilty if they acquire, claim, possess, or benefit from property known to have come from a crime.
2. A person is not guilty if they reasonably could not have known the property came from a crime.

Article I-8 Money Laundering

1. A person is guilty of money laundering if they attempt to integrate criminal proceeds into the legal economy.

Article I-9 Unexplained Possession of Large Cash Amounts

1. If a person is found with more than $15,000 in cash during a detention or arrest, law enforcement may demand a valid explanation of origin.
2. If no credible explanation is given, the money may be seized for investigation.
3. If no criminal origin is proven, the money shall be returned.
4. If a criminal origin is proven, the seized money shall be forfeited.

Title II - Crimes Against Persons

Article II-1 Resisting Arrest / Resisting an Officer

1. A person is guilty if they use force or violently resist a lawful officer performing official duties.

Article II-2 Kidnapping / Unlawful Restraint

1. A person is guilty if they unlawfully deprive another person of liberty.
2. If the victim is a government employee acting in official capacity, the sentence increases by 33%.
3. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.
4. Multiple victims do not trigger the general victim stacking rule under A4.

Article II-3 Criminal Threats

1. A person is guilty if they make threats of violence or criminal harm against a person or property.
2. If the victim is an officer or government employee in official duty, the sentence increases by 33%.

Article II-4 Manslaughter

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally kill another person without premeditation.
2. If the victim is an officer or government employee in official duty, the sentence increases by 33%.
3. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.

Article II-5 Murder

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally and with premeditation kill another person.
2. If the victim is an officer or government employee in official duty, the sentence increases by 33%.
3. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.

Article II-6 Simple Assault

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally and unlawfully inflict minor bodily or mental harm on another.
2. Intentional harm to health is included.
3. If the victim is an officer or government employee in official duty, the sentence increases by 33%.
4. Attempt is not punishable.

Article II-7 Aggravated Assault

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally and unlawfully inflict serious bodily or mental harm on another.
2. Intentional harm to health is included.
3. If the victim is an officer or government employee in official duty, the sentence increases by 33%.
4. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.
5. If the victim was rendered unconscious, the offense shall qualify as aggravated assault.

Article II-8 Criminal Damage / Vandalism

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally and unlawfully destroy, damage, render unusable, or remove property belonging wholly or partly to another.
2. This also includes animals.
3. If the property belongs to the government, the sentence increases by 33%.
4. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.

Article II-8A Arson and Explosive Devices

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally set a fire or cause an explosion.
2. Attempt shall be reduced by 33%.

Article II-9 Terrorism

1. Terrorism includes acts intended to intimidate a population, coerce the government, or seriously disrupt public order through violence or threats.
2. This article may only be applied with approval from a prosecutor, senior command authority, or judge.
3. Conviction under this article does not bar prosecution for other separate offenses unless double jeopardy applies.
4. Where only a false bomb threat is proven, the sentence may be reduced by 33%.

Article II-10 Negligent Homicide

1. A person is guilty if through their actions they cause the death of another without intent or premeditation.
2. If recklessness is proven, the sentence increases by 33%.

Title III - Traffic Offenses

Article III-1 General Traffic Infractions

1. General traffic infractions not otherwise specified shall carry a fine of $430 per occurrence.
2. Depending on the circumstances, the officer may issue a warning instead.

Article III-2 Reckless Driving / Dangerous Driving Without Collision

1. A person is guilty if they drive in a manner creating danger or possible obstruction on a public roadway.
2. The officer may also suspend or seize the driver’s license depending on the circumstances.

Article III-3 Aggravated Reckless Driving

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally commit serious traffic violations creating a substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm.
2. This may include:

1. Unsafe passing;

2. Driving on a shoulder or restricted lane;

3. Failure to yield;

4. Excessive speeding;

5. Tailgating;

6. Running red lights;

7. Driving against traffic;

8. Holding a mobile device while driving;

9. Ignoring lawful traffic directions.

1. This article requires a pattern or combination of behavior showing extreme recklessness.
2. Application of this article requires approval from a prosecutor, command authority, or judge.
3. License suspension and vehicle impound may also apply.

Article III-4 Causing a Collision with Minor Injury

Article III-5 Causing a Collision with Serious Injury

Article III-6 Vehicular Homicide

Article III-7 Hit and Run

1. A person is guilty if they leave the scene of a traffic collision regardless of fault.
2. If another person is left helpless at the scene, the sentence increases by 33%.
3. If the person later reports themselves in time, prosecution may be waived.
4. License suspension is at officer discretion.

Article III-8 Driving Under the Influence

1. A person is guilty if they operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, narcotics, or medication affecting safe operation.
2. Walking while intoxicated does not qualify under this article.

Article III-9 Driving While Suspended

1. A person is guilty if they know, or reasonably should know, that their driving privilege has been suspended and still drive.

Article III-10 Improper Parking

1. Improper parking includes:

1. Double parking;

2. Parking along a red curb;

3. Parking fully on a sidewalk;

4. Parking in spaces reserved for emergency or government vehicles.

1. The fine for this offense is $1,750.

Article III-11 Speeding

1. A person is guilty if they exceed the lawful speed limit.
2. On freeways, the maximum speed is 130 km/h.
3. On all other roads, the maximum speed is 80 km/h unless otherwise posted.
4. Automated speed cameras may issue fines.
5. A correction of 5 km/h applies, and the first 5 km/h above the limit shall not be punished.

Title IV - Controlled Substances

Article IV-1 Hard Drugs

1. A person is guilty if they obtain, possess, transport, or sell hard drugs.
2. A person is also guilty if they possess or transport ingredients intended for the manufacture of hard drugs.
3. Sentencing is based on the total quantity found, including quantities spread among multiple cooperating persons.
4. If cooperation cannot be proven, the totals shall not be combined.
5. Mixed ingredients and finished products may be converted using a 5-to-1 formula for sentencing.

Article IV-2 Soft Drugs

1. A person is guilty if they obtain, possess, transport, or sell soft drugs.
2. A person is also guilty if they possess or transport ingredients intended for the manufacture of soft drugs.
3. Possession of a very small amount for personal use may be exempt as stated in department policy.
4. A first-offender voluntary surrender option may be used in limited possession cases.
5. Sentencing may be based on ingredients, finished products, or a converted mixed total.

Title V - Weapons and Explosives

Article V-1 Tasers

1. A person is guilty if they possess or carry a conducted energy weapon without lawful authority.

Article V-2 Firearms and Explosives

1. A person is guilty if they possess, carry, or store a firearm or explosive device unlawfully.
2. Categories:

- Category 1: handguns and similar small firearms;

- Category 2: automatic weapons, shotguns, rifles of prohibited type, explosives, grenades, thermite, and similar devices.

Article V-3 Knives and Impact Weapons

1. A person is guilty if they unlawfully possess or carry a stabbing weapon or impact weapon.
2. Voluntary surrender may be accepted if no crime was committed with the weapon.
3. In designated high-risk zones, voluntary surrender does not apply.

Article V-4 Replica Firearms

1. A person is guilty if they carry a replica or fake weapon in a manner that makes it reasonably appear real.

Article V-5 Weapons Trafficking

1. A person is guilty if they import, export, transport, or transfer unlawful weapons without legal authority.
2. Attempted weapons trafficking shall be punished at half the completed offense.

Article V-6 Ammunition Possession

1. A person is guilty if they unlawfully possess ammunition.
2. For each additional magazine or clip, the sentence may be increased by 25%.

Title VI - Gambling Offenses

Article VI-1 Unlicensed Gambling

1. A person is guilty if they offer games of chance for money or prizes without a valid license.

Article VI-2 Casino Gaming

1. A person is guilty if they publicly or commercially offer casino-style gambling without a valid license.

Title VII - Defenses and Sentence Reduction

Article VII-1 General Defenses

1. A person is not criminally liable where:

1. They acted under a recognized mental incapacity;

2. They acted under duress;

3. They acted in lawful self-defense or defense of others;

4. They exceeded self-defense under extreme emotional disturbance caused by the attack;

5. They acted under lawful authority or lawful order.

Article VII-2 Procedural Errors

1. A prosecutor or judge may reduce sentence, exclude evidence, or dismiss prosecution if serious procedural violations occurred and cannot be corrected.
2. Such remedies must be proportionate to the seriousness of the violation.

Article VII-3 Sentence Reduction

1. Sentence reduction may consider:

1. Clean prior record;

2. Good behavior and cooperation;

3. Mitigating circumstances;

4. Server instability or technical issues;

5. Proportionality;

6. The defendant’s relative role in a larger event.

Title VIII - Miscellaneous Offenses

Article VIII-1 Failure to Obey a Lawful Order

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally fail to obey a lawful order or lawful command from an officer in the performance of duty.
2. A person is also guilty if they intentionally obstruct an officer.

Article VIII-2 Insult / Harassment of a Person or Officer

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally insult another person.
2. If directed at an officer in official duty, the fine increases by 33%.

Article VIII-3 Providing False Information

1. A person is guilty if they knowingly give false identifying or case-related information to an officer.
2. The fine is $250 per occurrence.

Article VIII-4 Failure to Identify

1. A person is guilty if they fail to provide or display identification upon lawful demand where required.
2. The fine is $320 per occurrence.

Article VIII-5 Public Intoxication

1. A person is guilty if they are in a public place while clearly intoxicated.

Article VIII-6 Criminal Trespass

1. A person is guilty if they unlawfully enter or remain on property after access has been denied or restricted.

Article VIII-7 Identity Fraud

1. A person is guilty if they impersonate another person for gain, advantage, or deception.

Article VIII-8 Criminal Organization Participation

1. A person is guilty if they participate in, support, finance, or assist an organization whose purpose is the commission of crimes.

Article VIII-9 Protected Wildlife Offenses

1. A person is guilty if they knowingly hunt, possess, transport, or sell protected wildlife listed by law or server policy.

Title IX - Compensation

Article IX-1 Compensation for Wrongful Detention

1. If a case ends without conviction, compensation may be awarded for wrongful detention.
2. Compensation may include attorney fees, wrongful detention damages, and lost income.
3. A lawyer is generally required to claim compensation unless the release is directly approved by the government authority.

Article IX-2 Compensation for Excessive Force

1. Law enforcement may use force only when lawful, necessary, and proportionate.
2. If excessive force is proven, compensation may be awarded.

Title X - Border and Customs Enforcement

Article X-1 Evading Border Inspection

1. A person is guilty if they intentionally evade a staffed border inspection point or customs checkpoint.
2. A person is also guilty if they refuse lawful inspection by border enforcement.
3. No offense exists if the checkpoint is unstaffed or the stop command was not reasonably clear.

Article X-2 Customs Search Authority

1. Law enforcement and border enforcement may conduct inspections in designated customs zones, ports, airports, border checkpoints, and certain coastal or maritime areas.
2. Searches and pat-downs must be reasonable and tied to lawful enforcement purposes.

Article X-3 Illegal Transport in Commercial Trailers

1. A person is guilty if illegal goods are transported in a commercial trailer.
2. Illegal goods include:

- Stolen property;

- Improperly stored chemicals;

- Illegal transport of animals;

- Untaxed alcohol;

- Unlawfully sourced medication.

Title XI - Evidence

Article XI-1 Criminal Investigation Authority

1. Criminal investigations may be conducted by:

1. Prosecutors and assistant prosecutors;

2. Law enforcement officers;

3. State and federal task force officers where applicable;

4. Detectives and investigative units;

5. Specialized enforcement units acting within their jurisdiction.

Article XI-2 Lawful Evidence

1. A conviction may only be based on lawful evidence sufficient to convince the court.
2. Lawful evidence includes:

1. Observation by the judge;

2. Statements by the defendant;

3. Witness testimony;

4. Expert testimony;

5. Written records;

6. Audio and video evidence.

1. A minimum of one strong piece of evidence may be sufficient where the offense is fully proven. Otherwise, at least two supporting items should be required.
2. Officer reports may constitute evidence.
3. Commonly known facts need not be proven.
4. Bodycam and dashcam footage are valid subject to department policy.
5. Once evidence submission is formally closed in a case, new evidence may not be added except by lawful reopening.

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The Cross State Line RP Penal Code is issued in the name of the State Authority of Cross State Line RP and is intended for use across all jurisdictions within Cross State Line RP.