Bill: Proposed Criminal Standards Act

[Bezzergeezer]

Author: Bezzer Geezer MP

Sponsor: N/A​

Type: Act of Parliament​

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BILL​

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Create a New Criminal Code​

(1) Purpose
(a) Repeal the Electoral Crimes and Registration Act, Repeal and fix the flawed criminal code, and implement a clear misdemeanor and felony system.

(2) Repeal
(a) The Criminal Code and Electoral Crimes and Registration Acts shall be repealed in their entirety.

Electoral Offenses​

1. Misrepresentation
   • Illegal to claim affiliation with a political party without their explicit approval or knowledge.
     Punishment: Minimum of $250 fine at the judgment of the courts.
2. Coercive Behavior
   • Illegal to use blackmail, threats, or excessive pressure to coerce citizens into voting a certain way. Messaging citizens to request their vote is allowed if done without undue pressure.
     Punishment:Minimum of $500 fine at the judgment of the courts.
3. False Voting
   • Illegal to vote on behalf of another individual or to attempt to vote more than once in the same election.
     Punishment: Minimum of $600 fine at the judgment of the courts.
4. Electoral Dissuasion
   • Illegal to engage in actions that prevent citizens from participating in elections as candidates or voters.
     Punishment: Minimum of $1000 fine at the judgment of the courts.

Violent Offenses​

Misdemeanor Offenses:

1. Assault
   • Illegal to cause bodily harm exceeding 3 hearts.
     Punishment: $25 fine per instance.
2. Threats of Harm
   • Illegal to threaten someone or cause fear of harm using a weapon.
     Punishment: $25 fine per instance
3. Trespassing
   • Illegal to refuse to leave a property when asked by the lawful owner or manager.
     Punishment: 5 minutes jail per instance.
4. Attempted Murder
   • Illegal to cause bodily harm exceeding 5 hearts.
     Punishment: 25 fine + 2 minutes jail per instance.

Felony Offenses:

1. Murder
   • Illegal to kill another person.
     Punishment: $50 fine + 5 minutes jail per instance.
2. Robbery
   • Illegal to steal or possess property from any person, entity, or government, except Azalea Isle’s bank.
     Punishment: $350 fine + 15 minutes jail per instance.
3. Bank Robbery
   • Illegal to rob Azalea Isle’s bank.
     Punishment: $450 fine + 15 minutes jail per instance.
4. Resisting Arrest
   • Illegal to resist or refuse arrest when carried out by an authorized law enforcement officer acting within the bounds of the law.
     Punishment: $50 fine per instance.
5. Incitement
   • Illegal to convince someone to commit a crime.
     Punishment: Same punishment as the incited crime.

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Government Offenses​

Misdemeanor Offenses:

1. Contempt of Court
   • Illegal to refuse a judge's order.
     Punishment: $500 fine + 10 minutes jail per instance.
2. Perjury
   • Illegal to lie before any government entity.
     Punishment: $500 fine per instance.

Felony Offenses:

1. Corruption
   • Illegal for government officials to refuse duty or use their position for personal gain.
     Punishment: $10,000 fine, 60 minutes jail, and removal from office.
2. Treason
   • Illegal to subvert national sovereignty or security.
     Punishment: $10,000 fine, 40 minutes jail, and removal from office.
3. Bribery
   • Illegal to offer or accept money for unlawful acts.
     Punishment: Fine of 1.5 times the amount + 40 minutes jail + removal from office.
4. Failure to Follow a Judgment
   • Illegal to refuse to fulfill a lawful judgment.
     Punishment: Seizure of property + 10 minutes jail per instance.

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Miscellaneous Offenses​

Misdemeanor Offenses:

1. Unlawful Assembly
   • Illegal to gather with intent to commit unlawful acts or disrupt public order.
     Punishment: $500 fine + 10 minutes jail for first instance, $1000 fine + 60 minutes jail for repeat offenses.
2. Failure to Follow a Dispersal Order
   • Illegal to disobey a lawful order to disperse.
     Punishment: 10 minutes jail per instance.

Felony Offenses:

1. Selling Prohibited Items
   • Illegal to sell items you are not authorized to possess or control.
     Punishment: Seizure of items + $10,000 fine per instance.
2. Trafficking Prohibited Items
   • Illegal to possess or transport prohibited items.
     Punishment: Seizure of items + $10,000 fine per instance.
3. Criminal Fraud
   • Illegal to use deception for unfair gain or to deprive someone of their legal rights.
     Punishment: Fine of 1.5 times the fraudulent amount + 1 hour jail per instance.

(3) Enactment: This act shall be enacted immediately upon receiving Crown approval.