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| None. The imposition of mandatory minimum sentences for any crime was banned in 1489. | | None. The imposition of mandatory minimum sentences for any crime was banned in 1489. | ||
| Life imprisonment may be imposed for murder, violent sexual assault, and acts against Ostrov (although the latter crime has not been prosecuted since the 1530s). Despite being a common law nation, the offence of manslaughter does not exist in Ostrov and acts that would count as manslaughter in other common law jurisdictions are prosecuted as murder. | | Life imprisonment may be imposed for murder, violent sexual assault, and acts against Ostrov (although the latter crime has not been prosecuted since the 1530s). Despite being a common law nation, the offence of manslaughter does not exist in Ostrov and acts that would count as manslaughter in other common law jurisdictions are prosecuted as murder. | ||
| style="background:lightblue; color:black"| Only over-18s may be subject to a life sentence; 16- and 17-year olds may be imprisoned for no longer than 20 years | | style="background:lightblue; color:black"| Only over-18s may be subject to a life sentence; 15-, 16-, and 17-year olds may be imprisoned for no longer than 20 years | ||
| Pardons do not exist in Ostrov. Sentences may be appealed on the usual grounds, as with any other crime. | | Pardons do not exist in Ostrov. Sentences may be appealed on the usual grounds, as with any other crime. | ||
| style="background:green; color:white"| No | | style="background:green; color:white"| No |
Revision as of 10:23, 18 May 2023
Jurisdiction | Life imprisonment | Minimum to serve before eligibility for requesting parole | Maximum length of sentence (under life) | Indefinite sentence (excl. preventive or psychiatric detainment) | Mandatory sentence | Possible other sentences | Young offenders | Pardon, amnesty, other release | Death penalty |
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Lurynia | Yes | 20 Years | None | Yes | Murder, terrorism, aggravated rape, attempted murder of a government official, espionage | None | Below 14 cannot receive life imprisonment. | Pardon by the Empress | Yes |
Nova Vinelandia | Yes | 7 Years | None | Yes | Treason, first degree murder, second degree murder | Piracy, mutiny, hijacking, disregard for life, insurrection, robbery, kidnapping, attempted murder, acessory to murder, manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault | Below 18 cannot receive life imprisonment. | Court-ordered retrial | No |
Japuile | Yes | 2,5 Years | 100+ years | No | Willful murder, embezzlement of state money, rape (with or without particular cruelty), terrorism, an act against the crown. | Second Degree Murder, Production & Selling of Illegal Substances, Acts of Treason, First Degree Theft | Can get life imprisonment at 20 years. | Amnesty is granted only by Grand Duke. | Yes |
Template:Country data Santi Rasta | Yes | 2 Years | 120+ years | No | Acts of treason, espionage, crimes against the party, crimes against the state, sedition, incited violence, defamation of government officials, murder, terrorism, sexual assault, manslaughter, kidnapping. | Production & Selling of contraband Items, attempt of murder, attempt to incite violence, attempted to conduct crimes against the state, attempted sedition, attempt of committing acts of terrorism, hijacking, mutiny, piracy. | Can get life imprisonment at the age of 25. | Devi Mittara, Mahendra Ratta, Raash Trapati, Shankacharya I, Rajendra Patel, & the Supreme People's Court | Yes |
Choslow | Yes | 35 Years | None | Yes | Murder, terrorism, rape, attempted murder of a government official, espionage, sex acts on a minor | None | Below 16 cannot receive life imprisonment. | Pardon by Her Queen Ascendant | No |
Ostrov | Yes | Variable depending on circumstances | None | Yes | None. The imposition of mandatory minimum sentences for any crime was banned in 1489. | Life imprisonment may be imposed for murder, violent sexual assault, and acts against Ostrov (although the latter crime has not been prosecuted since the 1530s). Despite being a common law nation, the offence of manslaughter does not exist in Ostrov and acts that would count as manslaughter in other common law jurisdictions are prosecuted as murder. | Only over-18s may be subject to a life sentence; 15-, 16-, and 17-year olds may be imprisoned for no longer than 20 years | Pardons do not exist in Ostrov. Sentences may be appealed on the usual grounds, as with any other crime. | No |
Nova Solarius | Yes | 25 Years | None | Yes | Murder, terrorism, rape, attempted murder of a government official, espionage, sex acts on a minor, child pornography, | None | Above 20 can receive life imprisonment. | Pardon by the Emperor, the Chancellor, Senate, or the Supreme Court | Yes |
Voidkree | Yes | 15 Years | None | Yes | Terrorism, acts of violence against a government official, espionage, sexual actions towards a minor, child pornography, treason | Rape, murder, desecration of memorials, manslaughter, kidnapping, production & selling of illegal substances. | Above 25 can receive life imprisonment. | Regional Council-ordered retrial | No |
Dairana | Yes | 15 years (10 years if crime is less severe) | 60 years (40 years if crime is less severe) | No | Terrorism, Rape, pornography of all kinds, attepted murder of a governmental official, espionage, 1st and 2nd degree murder, kidnapping, lacing illegal drugs in medicine for the public. | Voluntary Manslaughter, Child abuse or murder, defamation of government officials, desecration of monuments or important buildings. | 21 and above are able to recieve a life sentence | Pardened by the king or prime minister. | No |
Ardenarai | Yes | 15 Years | None | Yes | Treason, Unsanctioned Murder, Violation of the Natural Order (disrespect of superiors) | Desecration of Holy Properties, Heresy, Breaking taboos | N/A. | Pardon by a high-ranking military official or the Royal family | Yes |
Kalestiyanai | Yes | 10 Years | Depending on range of societal damage | Yes | Treason, Suspected Animateus user, Terrorism | Property Damage, Magic Use | Below 10 cannot receive life imprisonment. | Pardon by the Decretum of Allodial Union | Yes |