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In the Roman Empire,

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legal decisions laid
the foundations of jurisprudence.

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Trials in ancient Rome
were similar to today.

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First, the plaintiff had
to submit his complaint

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which was examined
in the presence of the defendant.

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A jury decided the verdict.

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They had cast votes with the letters:

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A - 'absolvo' for acquittal
and C - 'condemnno' for conviction.

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Penalties ranged from simple fines

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through exile to death in the arena.

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Abstentions counted
in favour of the defendant

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'in dubio pro reo': when in doubt,
decide in favour of the accused.