A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. Which of the outcomes best describes how they would be treated under Roman law? A. The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian. B. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is judged innocent. C. The patrician is judged guilty, while the plebeian is judged innocent. D. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is not tried.

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Carlo Osborn

11 February, 23:12

A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. Which of the outcomes best describes how they would be treated under Roman law? A. The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian. B. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is judged innocent. C. The patrician is judged guilty, while the plebeian is judged innocent. D. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is not tried.

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Max Stephens · Answer 1

A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. The outcome that best describes how they would be treated under Roman law is A. The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian.

The Roman law was very fair and detailed - it is why it is still used even today in some legal procedures.