Introduce the possibility of a 'Not Proven' verdict for the (defendant)

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From: Defence of (Trial)


The Castellan of Balmoral has introduced you to the notion. If you can't get a 'Not Guilty' verdict, it may be the best you can do.

Game Instructions: This will lose the rewards to which the prestige of the case would otherwise entitle you, but you will still come away with your Comprehensive Bribes and possibly some Whispered Hints.

Unlocked with Progress of a Trial exactly 4, Trial Being Fought exactly 1 (You are defending a criminal case.), Balmoral's Castellan


Success

Ambiguous results for [a defendant]

The court implies it believes your client guilty, but can't quite muster the proof. [See below]

Description summary:
The rest of the description varies based on Second Airs For CourtRoom.

Second AirsDescription
1 - 50Frankly, this could have gone much worse.
51 - 100There's the possibility that your client will face more charges in the future, but only if new evidence is found. And surely that won't happen. Surely?

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Redirects to: Put away your papers

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