Rules:Specific Rules:In-Game Rules: Mikona

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M'Chekian Legal System

1. Makeup of the Court: Misdemeanours and Felonies will be tried on the spot. For High Crimes, a panel of three justices will form the court.

2. Evidentiary Rules: Prosecution must disclose evidence gathered to the defense, but the defense isn't under the same obligation to the prosecution. Hearsay is allowable. Defendant is compelled to testify. Burden of proof is on the defense. This means persons are guilty until proven innocent.

3. Anatomy of the trial: Opening statements from the prosecution and the defense. Prosecution calls witnesses and presents evidence. Defense cross-examines witnesses and tries to refute evidence. Defense calls its witnesses and presents its evidence. Prosecution cross-examines and refute evidence. Prosecution is allowed to call rebuttal witnesses. Closing statements by both sides. Panel deliberates. Verdict is reached. Sentencing if necessary, with arguments in mitigation and enhancement.

4. Clear definition of statutes that were violated and penalties associated with them: It is then up to the prosecutor to decide what the charges against the defendants will be prior to the trial. It is their job to make the official filing of the charges.