Await a verdict on the matter of (crime)

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From: Defence of (Trial)

You have put your case to the jury. The matter is out of your hands, now.

Game Instructions: This tests your Mithridacy against the difficulty of the case. How good – or tortuous – a case did you present?

Unlocked with Progress of a Trial exactly 4, Trial Being Fought Latest Criminal Case

Challenge information

Narrow, Mithridacy 3 (50% base)

• 0 - high-risk (20%)
• 1 - high-risk (30%)
• 2 - tough (40%)
• 3 - very chancy (50%)
• 4 - chancy (60%)
• 5 - modest (70%)
• 6 - very modest (80%)
• 7 - low-risk (90%)
• 8 and above - straightforward (100%)
  

Each point of Prestige of a Legal Case increases the base difficulty by 1 point.

Success

Deftly handled

The jury returns its verdict in a clear, steady voice. "We find the defendent Not Guilty." With relief, the [defendant] is turned loose from the dock, and walks on shaky legs out of the courtroom.

•  You've gained 2 x Comprehensive Bribe
•  You've gained [see below] x Whispered Hint
•  You've gained ( Prestige of a Legal Case) x Journal of Infamy
•  You've gained ( Prestige of a Legal Case) x Dubious Testimony
•  You've gained 1 x Sworn Statement

Redirects to: Put away your papers

${\displaystyle Whispered\ Hints={200 \over {1+e^{-0.2{(Renown-22)}}}}}$

Renown: Criminals	0	10	20	30	40	50	52+
Whispered Hint	2	17	80	166	195	199	200

Failure

An embarrassing defeat

The jury delivers its verdict in solemn, almost regretful tones. "We find the defendant Guilty as charged." The [defendant] is led out quickly through a side door.

•  You've gained 2 x Comprehensive Bribe