Rosewood Ridge Penal Code

Whosoever shall levy war against the County or State, adhere to its enemies, or conspire by word or deed to incite rebellion or overthrow the legitimate government of Rosewood Ridge County, engaging in subversive activities through violence, conspiracy, or coercion, shall be adjudged guilty of High Treason.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

The unlawful killing of a human being, perpetrated with malice aforethought and deliberate premeditation. Such offense is aggravated when committed with extreme cruelty or torture, during the commission of another heinous felony (such as rape, robbery, arson, or burglary), or by use of poison, lying in wait, or a deadly weapon upon multiple victims or upon a peace officer performing his duty.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

Any person who, with a clear intent to unlawfully kill another, performs any act amounting to a substantial step toward the commission of such killing shall be guilty of attempted murder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at the time of arrest the accused’s intent to kill is affirmatively established, either through custodial interrogation or by voluntary confession, the arresting officer(s) may file charges for attempted murder without placing the accused on Hold Until Trial (HUT).

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

The malicious orchestration, planning, or execution of an armed uprising or violent revolt against the established authority of law and order within Rosewood Ridge County, employing terror or force to subvert governance or instill fear amongst the citizenry.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

The ungodly and deliberate act of consuming human flesh, or the coercion of another into such an act through force, threat, or deception.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously deprive a human being of a member of his body, or disable, disfigure, or render it useless, or cut or disable the tongue, put out an eye, or slit the nose, ear, or lip, shall be guilty of Mayhem. If such act occurs during a riot or violent public disturbance endangering the community, the penalty shall be elevated.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

The intentional infliction of extreme physical or mental anguish upon another person, especially when the victim is under the perpetrator’s control or in custody, without lawful justification, for purposes such as interrogation, punishment, intimidation, or sadistic pleasure.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

Any person or group thereof who, being lawfully confined or detained, breaks free or attempts to break free from said custody without proper authority. Conviction hereunder may subject the escapee to the full measure of punishment for this offense in addition to any pending charges for which they were originally held.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

Any public official who corruptly uses or abuses their position for unlawful gain, willfully obstructs the administration of justice, deprives any person of their rights under color of law, engages in malfeasance while acting in official capacity, or who fails to report, conceals, or covers up any known felony committed by another.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

The felonious taking of money or goods of value from the person of another, or in their immediate presence, against their will, accomplished by means of force, violence, or fear, and involving the use or threatened use of a firearm or other deadly weapon.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

Whosoever shall, with malice aforethought and deliberate intent, willfully and unlawfully set fire to or burn any dwelling house, barn, stable, store, or other valuable building, structure, or property, thereby imperiling human life, said property, or the public welfare, shall be deemed guilty of Arson.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

Any person who causes the death of another through conduct exhibiting a wanton and reckless disregard for human life, demonstrating gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise under the circumstances.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 35 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, either voluntarily upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion, or involuntarily in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death, in an unlawful manner, or without due caution and circumspection.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

Any person who, while operating any conveyance (including horse, horse-drawn vehicle, carriage, or wagon) with criminal negligence or recklessness, causes the death of another and subsequently flees the scene without identifying themselves or rendering necessary aid.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

Unlawfully and intentionally causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to another person; OR committing battery using a deadly weapon; OR intentionally causing an animal under one's control to attack and injure another person, resulting in bodily harm.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $500 FINE

The felonious stealing, taking, leading, driving, or carrying away of any horse, mare, gelding, colt, mule, jack, jenny, cattle, hog, sheep, or goat being the property of another. This includes altering brands or marks with intent to steal or prevent identification by the owner.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $2000 FINE

Any person who knowingly and intentionally engages in an act of coitus or other intimate acts with another without that person’s voluntary and informed agreement, accomplished through physical force, threats, intimidation, extortion (as defined in PC.3.06), or any other means that overcomes the victim’s free will. This offense also applies when the victim is so under the influence of intoxicating substances that they cannot comprehend the nature of the act or communicate refusal, and silence or passive compliance shall not constitute valid consent.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 30 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

The unintentional killing of another human being resulting from criminal negligence or the commission of a misdemeanor or low-level unlawful act, where there was no intent to kill or cause grievous bodily harm.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 25 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

The unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another by intentionally confining or restraining said individual within a bounded area without their consent and without lawful authority, through the use of physical barriers, force, threat of force, or deception.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 35 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

The unlawful taking, restraining, and transporting (asportation) of an individual against their will from one place to another by means of force, threat, or deception, typically with the intent to hold for ransom, use as a shield or hostage, facilitate the commission of a felony, or inflict bodily injury. Note that kidnapping charges are limited to three counts per incident.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 35 MONTHS, $1500 FINE

The unlawful breaking and entering, or simply entering without authority, of any dwelling house, business establishment, or other structure with the felonious intent to commit larceny, theft, or any other felony therein.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, Determined by property value

Whosoever shall, by means of trick, artifice, or deceit, unlawfully obtain, appropriate, or convert to their own use the property, money, or valuable securities belonging to another, with the fraudulent intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner thereof.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

Any person who maliciously and willfully discharges a firearm at an occupied building, dwelling house, vehicle, or other structure known or reasonably believed to contain persons, thereby creating imminent danger to human life.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

The obtaining of property, money, or any thing of value from another, with their consent induced by the wrongful use of force, violence, fear, or under color of official right. This includes threats to inflict bodily injury, accuse of a crime, expose a secret, or impair credit or business repute (blackmail).

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

Any public servant who, through willful neglect, gross incompetence, or deliberate inaction, culpably fails to perform a duty imposed upon them by law, thereby endangering public safety or welfare, or causing detriment to the public trust.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 40 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

Whosoever, having been lawfully summoned or ordered to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction, willfully fails to do so on the appointed date and time without just cause, shall be subject to the issuance of a bench warrant and potential default judgment on the original criminal proceeding, in addition to penalties for this offense.

MAX PUNISHMENT: HUT

Whosoever shall corruptly give, offer, or promise to any executive, legislative, or judicial officer, or other person authorized by law to perform public duties, any gift, gratuity, or thing of value, with intent to influence their action, vote, or decision on any matter pending or which may come before them in their official capacity.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 30 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

The fraudulent making, forging, altering, or passing (uttering) of any counterfeit coin, currency note, government bond, or other security of the United States or any state, with intent to deceive or defraud any person or entity.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 30 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

The unlawful occupation, seizure, or assertion of rights over a mining claim, homestead claim, or other land parcel legally filed upon or occupied by another individual according to territorial or federal law, often accomplished through force, threat, or fraudulent filing.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 25 MONTHS, $750 FINE

The felonious taking and carrying away of money, goods, chattels, or other valuables from the person of another, or in their immediate presence, against his will, effected by means of force, intimidation, or putting in fear, yet without the employment or threatened display of any firearm, blade, bludgeon, or other deadly implement.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 30 MONTHS, $1000 FINE

Any person entrusted with the care, management, or custody of funds, property, or valuable securities, who fraudulently converts said assets to their own use or benefit, or to the use of another not entitled thereto, thereby causing financial loss to the rightful owner.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Any person who, through culpable carelessness, recklessness, or negligent handling of a firearm, discharges said weapon in a public place or in a manner likely to endanger the lives, limbs, or safety of the public.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Whosoever shall, with malice aforethought, unlawfully enter upon or remain upon the lands or premises of another after being forbidden to do so, or without lawful authority, with the express intent to commit vandalism, theft, assault, or any other unlawful act therein.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $500 FINE

No person shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, sell, barter, transfer, or offer for sale any controlled, illicit, or dangerous substance, including, but not limited to, opium, heroin, 'syn' (laudanum concentrate/derivative), ephedra, cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, mandragora root, morphine, peyote cactus, or unauthorized moonshine (corn liquor). 'Unauthorized moonshine' is defined as any spirituous liquor produced or sold without the requisite federal tax stamp and local license. A legal carry limit of two (2) standard bottles/jars shall apply to moonshine for personal use; distribution or transport beyond this limit, unless by a licensed distiller or vendor to a licensed establishment, constitutes a violation. Does not stack per transaction/discovery instance.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 30 MONTHS, $250 FINE

No person shall knowingly and unlawfully possess any controlled substances (opium, heroin, 'syn', ephedra, cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, mandragora, morphine, peyote), illicitly distilled spirits (moonshine exceeding the legal carry limit of two (2) units), unauthorized weapons (e.g., sawed-off shotguns, certain knives defined by ordinance), known stolen goods, counterfeit currency or documents, or any other items expressly prohibited by the laws of Rosewood Ridge County without lawful authorization or justification. Does not stack per discovery instance.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $250 FINE

No person shall knowingly receive, possess, conceal, store, barter, sell, or dispose of any property which they know or have reasonable cause to believe has been stolen or unlawfully obtained. This prohibition includes aiding or abetting another in such handling for the benefit of any party.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $200 FINE

The unlawful possession, manufacture, transportation, or sale of dynamite, nitroglycerin, blasting caps, bombs, infernal machines, or other explosive or incendiary devices designed or intended for destruction or harm, unless specifically authorized by law or permit (e.g., for licensed miners, railroad construction).

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Any person who, having taken a lawful oath or affirmation in any judicial proceeding or other course of justice, willfully and contrary to such oath, states or subscribes any material matter which he does not believe to be true, shall be guilty of Perjury. This applies equally to false testimony, affidavits, depositions, or other sworn statements intended to mislead or obstruct justice.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 25 MONTHS, $750 FINE

Any person who knowingly and willfully furnishes false, misleading, fictitious, or fraudulent information (such as name, address, or account of events) to a duly authorized peace officer engaged in the lawful discharge of his duties, with the intent to deceive, mislead, obstruct, delay, or hinder said officer or the investigation.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Any person who, without legal authority, knowingly either:

1. Wears, displays, or uses the uniform, badge, identification, vehicle markings, or other insignia of a peace officer in a manner likely to deceive; or

2. Falsely represents themselves by words or conduct to be a peace officer;

and who, while so impersonating, attempts to exercise or purports to exercise any function or authority of a peace officer (such as detaining persons, issuing commands, conducting searches, making arrests, or demanding compliance), shall be guilty of a felony.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Any person who carries concealed upon their person any pistol, revolver, dirk, bowie knife, razor, slungshot, metal knuckles, or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use, without lawful authority or permit where required by local ordinance, shall be guilty of this offense. Excludes ordinary pocket knives with blades under 4 inches unless used aggressively.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $250 FINE

An unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another (Assault), or any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another (Battery). This charge applies when the act involves offensive touching or causes minor harm without the use of a deadly weapon or resulting in serious injury.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Knowingly and maliciously making a false report of a crime, emergency, or other incident to law enforcement authorities or emergency services, with the intent to deceive, cause undue alarm, initiate an unnecessary response, or misdirect official resources.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $150 FINE

Any tumultuous or offensive conduct, quarreling, challenging to fight, using vulgar or profane language in the presence of women or children, or any other behavior in a public place which unreasonably disrupts the tranquility, order, and repose of the community.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 15 MONTHS, $150 FINE

Any person who, except in self-defense, draws or exhibits any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or other deadly weapon, in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or who in any manner, unlawfully uses the same in any fight or quarrel.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Any act calculated to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct a court in the administration of justice, or calculated to lessen its authority or dignity. This includes, but is not limited to, disorderly conduct in the courtroom, willful disobedience of a lawful writ, process, order, or judgment of the court, or failure to comply with subpoenas.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Any person who knowingly and willfully fails or refuses to comply with a lawful order, command, or direction given by a readily identifiable peace officer acting in the discharge of his duties, or who intentionally obstructs, resists, or opposes such officer in said discharge (including preventing or attempting to prevent a lawful arrest).

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Any person who, upon being lawfully detained by a peace officer under reasonable suspicion of involvement in criminal activity, refuses to provide their true name and address upon the officer's demand, or provides identification known to be false.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Setting up, promoting, managing, or operating any unlicensed game of chance (such as faro, roulette, craps, three-card monte, or non-private poker games) where money or property is wagered, or knowingly permitting such activity on premises under one's control.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $300 FINE

To solicit, invite, induce, or entice another person in a public place to engage in acts of prostitution or lewdness for hire.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $150 FINE

Knowingly establishing, maintaining, or leasing any house, room, or place for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness, or assignation, or deriving support from the earnings of a prostitute.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 20 MONTHS, $500 FINE

Maliciously injuring, defacing, or destroying any real or personal property belonging to another, not constituting Arson (PC.2.05) or Burglary (PC.2.01). Punishment may scale with the value of the property damaged.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, Determined by property value

Intentionally or recklessly subjecting any animal to cruel mistreatment, neglect, or unnecessary pain and suffering, including but notlimited to beating, torturing, overworking, or failing to provide necessary sustenance or shelter.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 5 MONTHS, $250 FINE

Knowingly performing any lewd or lascivious act, or making any indecent exposure of one's person, in any public place or place open to public view, under circumstances likely to cause offense or affront to public morals and decency.

MAX PUNISHMENT: 10 MONTHS, $200 FINE

Operating or riding a horse, horse-drawn carriage, wagon, or similar conveyance within town limits or designated thoroughfares at a speed greater than a brisk trot (approximately 8 miles per hour), or in a manner reckless or negligent as to endanger life, limb, or property.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $100 FINE

Appearing in any public place manifestly under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance, not administered pursuant to medical advice, to such a degree as to endanger oneself or others, or to unreasonably annoy persons in the vicinity.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $100 FINE

Engaging in boisterous, unruly, or offensive behavior that disturbs public order and decorum, obstructs pedestrian or vehicle traffic, or unreasonably interferes with the quiet enjoyment of life or property by others, without rising to the level of Disturbing the Peace (PC.5.03).

MAX PUNISHMENT: $150 FINE

Wearing any mask, bandana, hood, or other device that conceals a substantial portion of the face within the limits of any established town or city, thereby obscuring identity, except when required for documented medical reasons, traditional tribal ceremonies (with prior notice if possible), inclement weather protection (temporarily), or by special authorization from a U.S. Marshal or County Sheriff.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $150 FINE

The act of urinating or defecating in a public place, street, alley, park, or any location open to public view, other than a designated latrine or restroom facility.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $100 FINE

Lingering, idling, or remaining in a public place, or upon private property open to the public, without apparent lawful purpose, under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property, or in a manner that obstructs public passage.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $50 FINE

Creating, or allowing to be created upon premises under one's control, any loud, excessive, or unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of the neighborhood or persons therein, particularly during nighttime hours as defined by local ordinance.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $100 FINE

Any person found wandering or strolling about in idleness, who is able to work but has no visible means of honest livelihood, or who lodges in barns, outhouses, vacant lots, or the open air without permission, and cannot give a good account of themselves.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $75 FINE

Knowingly committing an act, or omitting to perform a duty, which act or omission unlawfully annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safety of any considerable number of persons; offends public decency; or obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any public park, square, street, or highway.

MAX PUNISHMENT: $100 FINE

Any individual who, in the clear and immediate exercise of self-defense or in the defense of another, causes the death of an assailant shall incur no criminal liability, provided that the force employed is demonstrably proportional to the threat posed. This exemption is absolute and shall not be construed as a sanctionable offense.

Any person who, when faced with an imminent threat of forcible entry or violent intrusion upon his dwelling or property, employs reasonable and proportionate force to repel such threat shall incur no criminal liability. The force employed must be strictly limited to that which is necessary to safeguard the property and preserve the security of the individual.

No citizen shall be held criminally liable for acts which, though otherwise proscribed, are committed under immediate threat of death or serious bodily harm to himself or to a close relation, where such threat leaves no practicable alternative but to commit the act. Such defenses shall be subject to rigorous judicial review to ensure the circumstances of compulsion or duress were both immediate and inescapable.

An act which is ordinarily criminal, yet committed in order to avert an imminent and substantial peril to life, limb, or property, shall be deemed exempt from criminal liability provided that the harm prevented is of a magnitude greater than that caused by the act, and no reasonable lawful alternative existed. The necessity defense shall be construed narrowly and only in the face of clear and present danger.