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{{TOS twelve colonies series}} | {{TOS twelve colonies series}} | ||
The '''law of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man|Twelve Colonies of Man]]''' is unique. | The '''law of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Man|Twelve Colonies of Man]]''' is unique. | ||
Even in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]], the laws of the Colonies and their mechanisms have remained intact. | Even in the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]] after the [[Battle of Cimtar|Cylon attack]], the laws of the Colonies and their mechanisms have remained intact. | ||
The highest sentence that can be meted out by the Colonial system is life imprisonment. No death penalty exists. | The highest sentence that can be meted out by the Colonial system is life imprisonment. No death penalty exists. | ||
== Law == | == Law == | ||
Colonial society views various activities as criminal and prosecutable, including: | Colonial society views various activities as criminal and prosecutable, including: | ||
=== Premeditated human termination === | === Premeditated human termination === | ||
Premeditated human termination, better known as murder, is punishable by imprisonment. | Premeditated human termination, better known as murder, is punishable by imprisonment. | ||
=== Illegal presences aboard ships in the Fleet === | === Illegal presences aboard ships in the Fleet === | ||
People on ships in the Fleet under assumed names (like [[Elias]], [[Chella]] and [[Karibdis]]), having avoided being logged in the [[Fleet computer]], may receive minor punishments. | People on ships in the Fleet under assumed names (like [[Elias]], [[Chella]] and [[Karibdis]]), having avoided being logged in the [[Fleet computer]], may receive minor punishments. | ||
=== Self-defense === | === Self-defense === | ||
The result of a self-defense plea, when it involves the termination (death) of an individual, results in a suspended sentence. To those in the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial Fleet]] who are charged with this, they are dismissed from the service. | The result of a self-defense plea, when it involves the termination (death) of an individual, results in a suspended sentence. To those in the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial Fleet]] who are charged with this, they are dismissed from the service. | ||
=== Treason === | === Treason === | ||
Those found guilty of treason can be imprisoned for life, as is the case with {{TOS|Baltar}} ("[[War of the Gods, Part II]], | |||
Those found guilty of treason can be imprisoned for life, as is the case with {{TOS|Baltar}} ("[[War of the Gods, Part II]]", "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]", et al.) | |||
== Roles == | == Roles == | ||
[[ | [[Image:ChiefOpposer.jpg|thumb|right|Chief Opposer Solon and Starbuck's Protector approach the bench {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}.]] | ||
There are different roles in the Colonial justice system, namely: | There are different roles in the Colonial justice system, namely: | ||
* '''Opposer''', which acts as the prosecution | * '''Opposer''', which acts as the prosecution | ||
* '''Protector''', which acts as the defense for the accused. | * '''Protector''', which acts as the defense for the accused. | ||
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Chief Opposers can also receive and enter in the plea of the accused, regardless of whether or not they are guilty. It is unknown if this ability is shared with lower-level Opposers. Furthermore, they can offer alternatives to the accused to mitigate their sentences, such as pleas of self-defense when faced with termination charges. | Chief Opposers can also receive and enter in the plea of the accused, regardless of whether or not they are guilty. It is unknown if this ability is shared with lower-level Opposers. Furthermore, they can offer alternatives to the accused to mitigate their sentences, such as pleas of self-defense when faced with termination charges. | ||
In addition, Opposers and Protectors can be interviewed by [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] and other press junkets to talk about the merits of the case before the tribunal is convened | In addition, Opposers and Protectors can be interviewed by [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] and other press junkets to talk about the merits of the case before the tribunal is convened. | ||
== Tribunal system == | == Tribunal system == | ||
Colonial judicial proceedings are called tribunals. They are held 10 [[centar]]s after a plea from the accused is formally entered. Postponements cannot be granted under the circumstances of premeditated human termination charges. | Colonial judicial proceedings are called tribunals. They are held 10 [[centar]]s after a plea from the accused is formally entered. Postponements cannot be granted under the circumstances of premeditated human termination charges. | ||
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The tribunal is convened to hear out the case. The tribunal, which judges the case, consists of three people that hear out the arguments of both sides {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | The tribunal is convened to hear out the case. The tribunal, which judges the case, consists of three people that hear out the arguments of both sides {{OS|Murder on the Rising Star}}. | ||
[[Category: A to Z]] | [[Category: A to Z]] | ||
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[[Category: Colonial Society (TOS)]] | [[Category: Colonial Society (TOS)]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||
[[fr:Loi et justice dans les Douze Colonies (LSO)]] | [[fr:Loi et justice dans les Douze Colonies (LSO)]] | ||