In Character

Penal Code

The in-character laws of Saint’s Crossing. For information on OOC rules, see the Rules page.

Non-Violent20 charges

Charge	Description
Attempted Major Theft	Attempting to take and carry away valuable objects and artifacts such as rare paintings and artwork.
Conspiracy	Knowingly and willingly planning or gathering means with intent to commit a criminal act.
Criminal Threats	Threatening to cause bodily injury or death to another person, causing them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others.
Fraud	Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Improper Storage of Wheeled Vehicles	Leaving a wagon or other vehicle unattended in an unauthorized area that causes a nuisance or hazard.
Operating an Unlicensed Still	Operating an unlicensed distillery for the purpose of making moonshine.
Parole Violation	Charged when a crime is committed while on parole. Charged in addition to whatever crime was committed to violate their parole.
Possession of Contraband	Knowingly possessing explosives, gold bars or bonds, or any other contraband known to be illegal.
Possession of Human Remains	Unlawful possession of the remains of a deceased human being, including bones and other body parts.
Possession of Moonshine	Possession of moonshine for personal consumption.
Possession of Moonshine Intended for Sale	Possession of a significant quantity of moonshine or a wagon that is reasonably suspected to be used to transport moonshine.
Possession of Stolen Property	Possession of goods belonging to another with knowledge those goods were stolen.
Public Disturbance	Acting in such a manner that disturbs the public while in town limits.
Public Indecency	Indecently exposing oneself to the public while in town limits.
Public Intoxication	Acting in a manner that disturbs the public, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Reckless Behavior	Riding too quickly with a horse or wagon while in high pedestrian areas.
Theft	The taking and carrying away of someone else's property without consent of the owner, such as personal belongings or the goods belonging to a store or place of business.
Trespassing	Entering property or areas of a property where one knows or should know that they are not permitted, authorized, or otherwise welcome.
Uncontained Animals	Horses unhitched, livestock deliberately let loose or other personally owned animals left unaccounted for while in town limits.
Vandalism	Causing harm or destruction to a person's belongings or property.

Potentially Violent34 charges

Charge	Description
Aiding & Abetting	Aiding in the commission of a crime by encouragement, concealment, or planning.
Aiding & Abetting a Major Criminal	Aiding a major criminal or gang in the commission of a crime by encouragement, concealment, or planning.
Animal Cruelty	The malicious and intentional maiming, mutilation, torture, or wounding of a domesticated animal.
Arranging an Illegal Duel	The planning or facilitation of a duel without proper legal notice.
Arson	The intentional and malicious burning of property or land.
Attempted Bank Robbery	Attempting to break into a bank. This applies when a bank has been physically breached but the robbery has been successfully foiled, or when criminals have made the intent to rob a bank clear, such as taking a hostage to the bank.
Attempted High Value Art Theft	Attempting to take and carry away valuable objects and artifacts such as rare paintings and artwork.
Attempted Kidnapping	Attempting to move a person a substantial distance by means of using force or fear.
Attempted Robbery	The attempted taking of personal property in possession of another from their person or immediate presence via force or fear. This includes robbery of passengers riding on a passenger train.
Attempted Robbery of a High Value Train	The attempted stopping, boarding and taking of property or funds within a train’s vault.
Attempted Robbery of a High Value Wagon	The attempted stopping and taking of property or funds from a transit wagons safe or lockbox.
Bank Robbery	The taking of property, funds, or bank notes from a bank.
Brandishing a Weapon	Wielding a firearm or other weapon in a public place in a manner that is reckless, negligent, or otherwise creates reasonable alarm.
Commandeering of a Train	The act of forcing a conductor to steer a train under threats of violence.
Desecration of a Corpse	Any act committed after the death of a human being including but not limited to: dismemberment, disfigurement, mutilation, or burning.
Extortion	The obtaining of property from another induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, fear, or under color of official right.
False Imprisonment	The unlawful holding of an individual against their consent.
Graverobbing	The act of uncovering a grave in order to steal personal belongings or removing a corpse after burial.
Harassment	Engaging in conduct or otherwise nature that reasonably causes another to feel humiliated, disturbed, or unsafe.
High Value Art Theft	The taking and carrying away of valuable objects and artifacts such as rare paintings and artwork.
Horse Theft	Unlawful taking of a horse belonging to another.
Kidnapping	The unlawful moving of another person a substantial distance, without the person’s consent, by means of using force or fear.
Livestock Theft / Rustling	Unlawful taking or butchering of cattle or other livestock from another.
Negligence	The actively incorrect or harmful administration of care to a vulnerable individual by a caregiver, medical practitioner, or trusted individual.
Poaching	Unlawfully hunting or capturing wild animals that are designated as protected species.
Robbery	The taking of personal property in possession of another, from their person or immediate presence, accomplished by means of force or fear. This includes robbery of passengers riding on a passenger train.
Robbery of a High Value Train	The stopping, boarding and taking of property or funds within a train’s vault.
Robbery of a High Value Wagon	The stopping and taking of property or funds from a transit wagons safe or lockbox.
Stalking	Willfully and repeatedly following or harassing another person especially if the victim is in fear for their life.
Train Robbery	The stopping, boarding, or commandeering of a train in an attempt to rob those on board and/or steal from the train vault.
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm	Discharging a firearm within town limits.
Vigilantism	Taking the law into ones own hands to inflict justice.
Wagon Theft	Unlawfully taking a horse-drawn vehicle belonging to another.
Weapons Trafficking	Knowingly procuring and selling stolen weaponry.

Violent10 charges

Charge	Description
Accessory to Torture	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the act of inflcting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
Assault & Battery	Willful and malicious use of force against another person without the aid of a deadly weapon.
Assault of a Witness	The assault of a witness in an attempt to silence or prevent them from testifying, or in retaliation for their testimony.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon	Willful and malicious use of force against another person with the aid of a deadly weapon.
Cannibalism	Willful ingestion of the flesh or blood of another human being.
Hostage Taking	The kidnapping or false imprisonment of an individual to be used as a negotiation tool.
Participation in a Shootout	The participation in armed conflict with another party.
Participation in an Illegal Duel	The participation in a duel without proper notice given to law enforcement.
Participation in Group Violence	Willful participation in a violent encounter at the behest or in assistance of a gang or group of people.
Torture	The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.

Deadly11 charges

Charge	Description
Accessory to Attempted First Degree Murder	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Attempted Second Degree Murder	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of another human being due to heightened emotion.
Accessory to First Degree Murder	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Second Degree Murder	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of another human being due to heigtened emotion
Attempted Murder in the First Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of another human being with the specific and deliberate intention to cause death.
Attempted Murder in the Second Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of another human being due to heightened emotion (without aforethought).
Commission of Murder	Paying, bribing, or blackmailing a person to attempt to kill a specific individual or set of individuals.
Conspiracy to Commit Murder	The planned killing of another human being.
First Degree Murder	The unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought (intent to kill)
Manslaughter	Accidentally causing the death of another person through reckless or negligent actions.
Second Degree Murder	The unlawful killing of another human being due to heightened emotion (without aforethought).

Press24 charges

Charge	Description
Accessory to Attempted First Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	Being present, having knowledge of or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of a Member of the Press with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Attempted Second Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	Being present, having knowledge of or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of a Member of the Press due to heightened emotion.
Accessory to First Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	Being present, having knowledge of or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of a Member of the Press with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Second Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	Being present, having knowledge of or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of a Member of the Press due to heightened emotion.
Accessory to Torture of a Member of the Press	Being present, having knowledge of or directly aiding in the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on a Member of the Press as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
Assault & Battery of a Member of the Press	Willful and malicious use of force against a Member of the Press without the aid of a deadly weapon.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon against a Member of the Press	Willful and malicious use of force against a Member of the Press with the aid of a deadly weapon.
Attempted Kidnapping of a Member of the Press	The attempted unlawful moving of a Member of the Press a substantial distance, without the person’s consent, by means of using force or fear.
Attempted Murder of a Member of the Press in the First Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of a Member of the Press with the specific and deliberate intention to cause death.
Attempted Murder of a Member of the Press in the Second Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of a Member of the Press being due to heightened emotion (without aforethought).
Attempted Robbery of a Member of the Press	The attempted taking of personal Press-related property belonging to a Member of the Press, from their person or immediate presence, accomplished by means of force or fear.
Attempted Robbery of a Press Office	The attempted robbery of any property inside of a Press Office.
Credible Threats of Death or Bodily Injury against a Member of the Press	Threats made against Member of the Presss that are specific, believable, and imminent with the intent to cause reasonable fear of injury or death.
False Imprisonment of a Member of the Press	The unlawful holding of a Member of the Press against their consent.
First Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	The unlawful killing of a Member of the Press with malice aforethought.
Hostage Taking of a Member of the Press	The kidnapping or false imprisonment of a Member of the Press to be used as a negotiation tool.
Impersonation of a Member of the Press	The fraudulent impersonation of a member of the Press.
Kidnapping of a Member of the Press	The unlawful moving of a Member of the Press a substantial distance, without the person’s consent, by means of using force or fear.
Manslaughter of a Member of the Press	The accidental killing of a Member of the Press through reckless or negligent actions.
Robbery of a Member of the Press	The taking of personal or Press-related property belonging to a Member of the Press, from their person or immediate presence, accomplished by means of force or fear.
Robbery of a Press Office	Robbery of any property inside of a Press Office.
Second Degree Murder of a Member of the Press	The unlawful killing of a Member of the Press due to heightened emotion.
Stalking of a Member of the Press	Willfully and repeatedly following or harassing a Member of the Press especially if the victim is in fear for their life.
Torture of a Member of the Press	The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on a Member of the Press as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.

Public Servant43 charges

Charge	Description
Accessory to Attempted First Degree Murder of a Government Employee	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of a Government Employee with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Attempted Second Degree Murder of a Government Employee	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the attempted unlawful killing of a Government Employee due to heightened emotion.
Accessory to First Degree Murder of a Government Employee	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of a Government Employee with malice aforethought.
Accessory to Second Degree Murder of a Government Employee	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the unlawful killing of a Government Employee due to heigtened emotion.
Accessory to Torture of a Government Employee	Being present, having knowledge of, or directly aiding in the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on a Government Employee as a punishment in order to force them to do or say something.
Assault & Battery of a Government Employee	Willful and malicious use of force against a Government Employee without the aid of a deadly weapon.
Assault & Battery while Resisting Arrest	Willful and malicious use of force against a SCSD Employee or Bounty Hunter without the aid of a deadly weapon while resisting arrest.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon against a Government Employee	Willful and malicious use of force against a Government Employee with the aid of a deadly weapon.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon while Resisting Arrest	Willful and malicious use of force against a SCSD Employee or Bounty Hunter with the aid of a deadly weapon while resisting arrest.
Attempted Kidnapping of a Government Employee	The attempted unlawful moving of a Government Employee a substantial distance, without the person’s consent, by means of using force or fear.
Attempted Murder of a Government Employee in the First Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of a Government Employee with the specific and deliberate intention to cause death.
Attempted Murder of a Government Employee in the Second Degree	The attempted unlawful killing of a Government Employee being due to heightened emotion (without aforethought).
Attempted Robbery of a Government Employee	The attempted taking of personal or government property belonging to a Government Employee, from their person or immediate presence, accomplished by means of force or fear.
Attempted Robbery of a Government Office	Attempted robbery of any property inside of a government building.
Attempted Robbery of a Sheriff's Office	The attempted robbery of any property inside of a Sheriff's Office.
Bribery	The offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty.
Corruption	The abuse of entrusted power by a government employee for private gain.
Credible Threats of Death or Bodily Injury against a Government Employee	Threats made against Government Employees that are specific, believable, and imminent with the intent to cause reasonable fear of injury or death.
Destruction of Evidence	Willfully destroying, tampering, or otherwise concealing crime scene evidence.
Destruction of Government Property	The purposeful or accidental destruction of any proprety owned by the U.S. Government.
Escape from Custody	The removal or attempted removal of oneself from official detention, or failure to return to official detention following a temporary leave granted for a limited period.
Escape from Jail	Escaping or attempting to escape official detention being served within a Sheriff's Office cell.
Facilitating an Escape from Jail	Assisting someone in their escape or attempted escape from official detention being served within a Sheriff's Office cell.
Failure to Comply	Knowingly disobeying a lawful command from a SCSD Employee.
False Imprisonment of a Government Employee	The unlawful holding of a Government Employee against their consent.
False Report of a Crime	Reporting of a crime to a government official, knowing the crime did not occur.
First Degree Murder of a Government Employee	The unlawful killing of a Government Employee with malice aforethought.
Fleeing & Eluding	Knowingly attempting to flee or hide from law enforcement on foot or on a horse or vehicle.
Hostage Taking of a Government Employee	The kidnapping or false imprisonment of a Government Employee to be used as a negotiation tool.
Impersonation of a Government Employee	The fraudulent impersonation of a Deputy, Certified Medical Personel, Ranger, etc.
Kidnapping of a Government Employee	The unlawful moving of a Government Employee a substantial distance, without the person’s consent, by means of using force or fear.
Manslaughter of a Government Employee	The accidental killing of a Government Employee through reckless or negligent actions.
Obstruction of Justice	The willful interfering with the process of law or an investigation by threatening or impeding a witness or SCSD Employee.
Participation in a Shootout while Resisting Arrest	The participation in armed conflict while attempting to evade the law or Bounty Hunters.
Possession of Government Property	Possession of goods belonging to the government.
Providing a False Name	Giving a false name to a public official to avoid detection or prosecution for crimes.
Robbery of a Government Employee	The taking of personal or government property belonging to a Government Employee, from their person or immediate presence, accomplished by means of force or fear.
Robbery of a Government Office	Robbery of any property inside of a government building.
Robbery of a Sheriff's Office	Robbery of any property inside of a Sheriff's Office.
Second Degree Murder of a Government Employee	The unlawful killing of a Government Employee due to heightened emotion (without aforethought).
Stalking of a Government Employee	Willfully and repeatedly following or harassing a Government Employee, especially if the victim is in fear for their life.
Torture of a Government Employee	The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on a Government Employee as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
Unserved Time after a Jailbreak	Charged after a successful jailbreak from a Sheriff's Office where a criminal had already been processsed. The time will be based on how much time left they had on their sentence.