Criminal Code

Checkland Criminal Code

We, the people of the Republic of Checkland, in pursuit of justice, order, and the preservation of liberty, do hereby establish this Criminal Code as the guiding law for criminal conduct within our nation.

Rooted in the values of personal responsibility, moral clarity, and the rule of law, this Code reflects our belief that a just society must defend the innocent, punish wrongdoing, and uphold the common good. It is not only a tool for enforcement, but a declaration of our duty to one another and our commitment to a peaceful, principled nation.

Let this Code serve as a safeguard for our citizens, a deterrent to crime, and a reflection of Checkland’s enduring dedication to justice and truth.

CHECKLAND CRIMINAL CODE

Title I: Crimes Against the State

Section 1. Treason

• High Treason includes attempts to overthrow the government or aid enemies. Punishable by life imprisonment or exile.

Section 2. Sedition

• Advocating violent revolution or spreading destabilizing disinformation: up to 25 years.

Section 3. Espionage

• Sharing classified data with foreign powers: up to 30 years.

Title II: Crimes Against Persons

Section 4. Homicide

• 1st Degree: Premeditated – Life

• 2nd Degree: Intentional – 25 to life

• Manslaughter: Reckless – 5 to 15 years

Section 5. Assault

• Simple Assault – up to 2 years

• Aggravated Assault – 5 to 10 years

Section 6. Sexual Offenses

• Sexual Assault – 10 to 25 years

• Indecent Exposure – up to 10 years

• Child-related sexual offenses – 25 to life

Title III: Crimes Against Property

Section 7. Theft and Burglary

• Petty Theft (< $500): Fine or up to 1 year

• Grand Theft (≥ $500): 3 to 10 years

• Burglary: 5 to 15 years

Section 8. Arson

• Standard: 10 to 25 years

• Aggravated: 25 to life

Section 9. Vandalism

• Up to 3 years

• Damage > $500 = felony

Title IV: Moral and Social Offenses

Section 10. Drug Possession and Use

• Legal under Amendment XX.

• Use in dangerous settings: up to 10 years.

Section 11. Drug Sales

• Class A (cocaine, heroin, meth): 10–20 years

• Class B (LSD, ecstasy, psilocybin): 5–15 years

• Class C (weed, prescription abuse): 3–10 years

• Salvia & LSD: Sale regulated, no license needed

• Legal age: 16 (weed, psilocybin), 18 (LSD, Salvia)

Section 12. Public Decency

• Lewd acts, public sex, etc. – Fine or up to 1 year

Section 13. Discrimination

• Discrimination in work/services: Fine or up to 5 years

Title V: Crimes Against Animals

Section 14. Animal Cruelty

• Standard: 1–10 years

• Aggravated: up to 15 years

Section 15. Violating CAPO Laws

• 1st offense: Fine

• 2nd: License suspension

• 3rd: Up to 5 years

Title VI: Digital and Technological Crimes

Section 16. Cybercrime

• Hacking, ransomware, theft of data: 3–15 years

Section 17. Digital Harassment

• Online stalking, doxxing, or NSFW leaks: Up to 5 years

Title VII: Civil Protections

Section 18. Freedom of Speech

• All speech is legal, including hate or violent speech.

• Illegality begins only with show of force (e.g., weapon photos, threats showing targets).

• Sexual harassment is fineable.

• Defamation is illegal.

Section 19. Fair Trials

• Coercion, denial of counsel, or illegal detention nullifies trial.

• If the law is unclear, the relevant Provincial Assembly will vote on the matter.

Title VIII: Law Enforcement and Sentencing

Section 20. Police Authority

• Abuse = suspension, trial, up to 10 years

Section 21. Juvenile Justice

• Under 18 = Youth court (except homicide/sexual assault)

Section 22. Sentencing Guidelines

• Mandatory minimums for violent crimes

• Rehab allowed for non-violent, 1st-time offenders

Title IX: Crimes Against the Family

Section 23. Child Neglect/Abuse

• 5 to 20 years

Section 24. Parental Rights

• Interference = fine or up to 5 years

• Gender transition of minors w/o consent = criminal

Section 25. Fraudulent Marriage

• 10 years

Title X: Immigration and Border Integrity

Section 26. Unauthorized Entry

• Deportation and up to 5 years

Section 27. Immigration Fraud

• False documents = up to 15 years

Title XI: Religious and Cultural Protections

Section 28. Religious Freedom

• Interfering with services or desecration: fine or 7 years

Section 29. Cultural Preservation

• Vandalism of heritage sites: up to 15 years

Title XII: Government Integrity

Section 30. Corruption and Bribery

• Officials: 5–25 years

• Citizens: up to 15 years

Section 31. Election Offenses

• Fraud or coercion: 10–20 years

Title XIII: Crimes Against National Identity

Section 32. Desecration of National Symbols

• Defacing flag, anthem, coat of arms: up to 5 years

• Peaceful protest is legal unless mocking is intentional

Section 33. False Citizenship

• False claims = up to 10 years + expulsion (if foreign)

Title XIV: Common Sense Law

Section 34. General Conduct

• If no specific law applies, courts may defer to precedent or reason.

• If undecidable, a majority vote in the Provincial Assembly will resolve the issue.

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