Prepare a legal defence

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From: The Master Jewel Thief has been arrested!


He is innocent until proven guilty!

Unlocked with 1 x Legal Document


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 115

  • 79 - very chancy (41%)
  • 98 - chancy (51%)
  • 117 - modest (61%)
  • 137 - very modest (71%)
  • 156 - low-risk (81%)
  • 175 - straightforward (91%)
  • 192 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Well argued

You go before the magistrate with an affidavit […]. It gives the jewel thief a water-tight alibi. You argue passionately that he should be released into your custody. The court agrees […] jewel thief is just as passionate in showing his gratitude […]

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Failure

"I think not, m'lud"

You try to present the magistrate with an affidavit which will prove the jewel-thief could not have committed the crime in question. Unfortunately, the prosecutor has a sharp eye[…]. This is of no help to your jewel thief.

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