Class 1 violations are the least severe, exclusively involving verbal abuse. This includes bigotry, species-related insults, slurs, and non-violent harassment or petty threats.

Human Offenses

• Punishment: Financial restitution.
• Fine Range: $1,000 to $8,000.
• First-time Offender Fine: $1,000 to $1,250.
• Prison for Repeat Offenders (3+ violations): 3 months to 1 year.

Non-Human Offenses

• Punishment: Financial restitution.
• Fine Range: $100 to $2,000.
• First-time Offender Fine: $100 to $250.
• Prison for Repeat Offenders (5+ violations): 3 months to 1 year.
• On Probation for Prior Class 2-4 Offense: 2-20 years (mortal) or 20-200+ years (immortal/long-lived).

This class covers stalking for physical, romantic, or platonic reasons that are non-violent in nature. Punishments are heightened if the stalking involves physical signs like property damage or breaking and entering.

Human & Non-Human Offenses

• Punishment: Financial restitution and a probationary period.
• Fine Range: $300 to $2,500.
• First-time Offender Fine: $300 to $450.
• Prison for Repeat Offenders (2+ prior offenses): 3 months to 1 year.
• On Probation for Prior Class 3-4 Offense (Non-Human only): 5-25 years in prison.

Class 3 involves inflicting minor-to-moderate physical harm without premeditation. Injuries include bruising, cuts, welts, and sprains that require medical treatment.

General Punishments (First-time Offense)

• Fine Range: $5,000 to $8,000.
• Prison Time: 1 to 2 years.
• Probation Period: 2 to 3 years.

Modifiers for Repeat Offenders

• General Repeat Offense: Fines from $5,000-$20,000, 1-5 years prison, and 2-5 years probation.
• Prior Class 3-4 Offenses: Fines from $10,000-$20,000, 5-50 years prison, and 3-6 years probation.
• If Offender Has a Prior Class 5 Violation: Fines up to $100,000 and 15 years to life in prison.

This class covers premeditated violence causing moderate injuries, unplanned violence causing severe injuries (broken bones, head trauma, burns, amputation), and involuntary manslaughter.

Punishments for Severe Injury

• Prison Time: 10 to 20 years.
• Bail Range: $50,000 to $75,000.
• Probation Period: 5 to 10 years.

Punishments for Involuntary Manslaughter

• Prison Time: 25 to 50 years (no bail).
• Probation Period: 10 to 12 years post-release.

Plea of Insanity

• Sentence: 10-25 years in a guarded mental institution.
• Post-Release: Lifelong weekly counseling, weekly wellness checks, and 10 years probation.
• Contingency: Instigators deemed unfit for release will remain institutionalized.

The most severe class. This includes premeditated murder of 3+ individuals, unplanned murder of 6+ individuals, or any murder involving torture or excessive cruelty. Punishments are severe and handled with utmost gravity.

Human Offenses

• Sentence: 40 years to life in prison without parole, with the potential for the death penalty.
• Release: Rare, but possible after 35-50 years for exceptional personal growth. Involves lifelong probation.
• Mentally Unwell: Sent to a high-security mental institution for life, with mandatory medication and therapy.

Non-Human Offenses

• Sentence: The equivalent of 30-50 human years in a species-specific high-security prison. Death penalty is less common.
• Containment: Medication is used to subdue and weaken inmates to prevent aggression.
• Release: Similar conditions to humans, requiring significant personal growth. Lifelong probation upon release.
• Mentally Unwell: Confined to a species-specific mental institution for life with specialized diets and care.

Certain factors require special legal consideration due to the unique biological and societal differences between species.

Age & Lifespan Adjustments

• Sentences for non-humans with lifespans significantly different from humans are scaled to be equivalent in severity. For example, a 50-year sentence for a human might translate to a 500-year sentence for a species with a 1000-year lifespan.

Inhibitory Control (e.g., Shifters)

• Non-humans who commit murder while in a shifted state where inhibitions are uncontrollable are handled differently. The case focuses on accountability, containment, and management of their condition rather than purely punitive measures.

Non-Human Dietary Needs (e.g., Vampires)

• For species that require sustenance from humanoids, such as vampires, Mythos University has a strict but fair system in place. We provide a regulated and ethical source of nutrition through official channels, including blood banks supplied by willing donors and synthetic options. This is the only acceptable way to meet these dietary needs on campus.
• If a student bypasses this system and causes harm, the case is handled differently from other offenses. Instead of a standard prison sentence, the individual will be permanently housed in a secure residence with others of their kind. These facilities are designed to safely manage residents who cannot control their predatory instincts, providing for their needs while guaranteeing they are no longer a threat to the public. The focus is on humane containment and management, not just punishment.