Updated: 6th of Mars 2025 – Version 3.7.5
The law applies in second life in general.
Introduction
This document outlines the crimes and corresponding punishments, as well as the level of punishment you may receive for each offense.
Offense Classification & Penalties
- The law is divided into 11 main offenses. This represents, for example, §1.3.D which is the Sex law.
- Each sub-offense is then assigned a number, for example §1.3 D which is Rape.
- The next §1.3 D determines the punishment you will receive:
| § x.x.A | You’ll get 24 hours in the police station holding cell, you wouldn’t go to court. |
| § x.x.B | You’ll get 3-7 real online days in mental or maximum security prison |
| § x.x.C | You’ll get 7-21 real online days in mental or maximum security prison |
| § x.x.D | You’ll get 21-50 real online days in mental or maximum security prison |
| § x..x.E | You’ll get 50-115 real online days in mental or maximum security prison |
How does this work in court?
You will choose your unit in the prison after being arrested
For mental or maximum security unit:
Each offense is punished separately. For example:
- if you are charged with § 3.11 E – Murder and § 2.7 C – Burglary & Theft, you face the maximum sentence of 136 real online days (21+115) and a minimum of 57 days (7+50). Real online days are counted based on each actual day you spend online in Second Life, with each day online equaling one real day of your sentence.
- If you are sentenced to more than 250 days (25 years) in prison, you will receive a life sentence. A life sentence means you will not be released from prison.
Translation of Real Days into Fictitious Months and Years
| Real days where you are online | Fictitious Months and Years |
| 1 day | 1 month |
| 2 days | 2 month |
| 3 days | 3 month |
| 4 days | 5 month |
| 5 days | 6 month |
| 6 days | 7 month |
| 7 days | 8 month |
| 8 days | 9 month |
| 9 days | 11 month |
| 10 days | 1 year |
| 20 days | 2 years |
| 30 days | 3 years |
| 40 days | 4 years |
| Etc. |
This means that 1 real day is 1 month in a roleplay, 10 real days are 1 year in a roleplay etc. This may be waived if you are sentenced to life imprisonment or have special wishes.
For Fast-Track unit
You decide how long you wish to be incarcerated. A regular trial and sentencing will take place, but you specify the exact number of real days/hours you wish to serve in the intake form when you are arrested. The agreed time served in real online days.
- Example: If you are charged with § 3.11 E – Murder and § 2.7 C – Burglary and Theft, you could face a maximum sentence of 136 real online days (21 + 115) and a minimum of 57 online days (7 + 50) based on a mental or high-security unit. However, for Fast-Track unit, if you specified in the intake form that you only wish to serve 14 online days, that will be the actual time you serve, regardless of the judge’s decision in court.
When the verdict is presented, for example, if the judge sentences you to 30 days (equivalent to 3 fictional years), the judge will state that you must serve 3 years in prison. However, in real-time, you will only serve 14 online days as per your request.
Exception
These provisions are special and do not function in the same way as other provisions.
- §9.7 – Terror – regulates what happens to terrorists. As you can see, no fixed-term sentence has been established.
- §9.8 – Pardon: States that only the Queen can pardon prisoners
- § 10.5 – Punishment: Regulates what the police can do with prisoners.
Special rules for staff
All staff members are immune from prosecution as long as they follow the SIM rules and staff rules. Only the Queen and Chief of Police have the authority to order the arrest and prosecution of a staff member, with the staff member’s consent required OOC (Out of Character).
- Exceptions include:
- § 1.6 E – Prohibition of Sexual Activity Between Staff and Prisoners, which will lead to prosecution of staff members involved. Sexual activity between staff and prisoners is strictly prohibited and violates the rules of the SIM. Any occurrence of such behavior may result in a permanent ban from Angerpool or/and imprisonment. Additionally, the individual will lose the opportunity to become a staff member for life.
The law
Laws:
§ 1 – The Sex Act
§ 2 – Property Act
§ 3 – Act on the Protection of Personal Freedom and Peace
§ 4 – The road traffic act
§ 5 – The Drug, illegal imports and weapon Act
§ 6 – Act on finance and documents
§ 7 – The Environment Act
§ 8 – The Healthcare Act
§ 9 – The Public Authorities Act
§ 10 – Act on execution of punishment
§11 – Immigration Act
§ 1 – The Sex Act
| § 1.1 A – Prostitution Selling sex or intent to sell without a valid prostitute license |
| § 1.2 B – Pimping Pimping more than 5 whores is prohibited. |
| § 1.3 D – Rape Rape is sexual behavior or acts without consent. The legal age for sexual intercourse in Angerpool is: Anyone of the age of 20 or above. For sex with a person below 20 see §4.18.Even if it is with consent |
| § 1.4 E – Pedophilia Sexual behavior or actions with people under the age of 20 is pedophile in Angerpool. The legal age for sexual intercourse in Angerpool is: Anyone of the age of 20 or above. |
| § 1.5 D / E – Human Trafficking Human trafficking is the illegal trade and exploitation of humans for various purposes, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and involuntary servitude. It involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking can occur both domestically and internationally, and the victims may be of any age, gender, or nationality. D – Normal offense E – Serious offense |
| § 1.6 E – Prohibition of Sexual Activity Between Staff and Prisoners Sexual activity between staff and prisoners is strictly prohibited and violates the rules of the SIM. Any occurrence of such behavior may result in a permanent ban from Angerpool or/and imprisonment. Additionally, the individual will lose the opportunity to become a staff member for life. |
§2 – Property Act
| § 2.1 A – Petty theft Steal food or items |
| § 2.2 B/C – Trespassing B – Go into someone’s property or enter a building without permission and without breaking in. C – Go into government property which is not open to visitors |
| § 2.3 A – Arson a garbage can |
| § 2.4 C – Arson a building or object |
| § 2.5 B – Single burglary Committed one burglary on someone property. When nobody was home, and nothing was stolen. |
| § 2.6 B – Single theft Stealing someone’s property without committing burglary. |
| § 2.7 C – Burglary & theft Committed one burglary and stole items from a property. When no one was home |
| § 2.8 D – Multiple burglaries Commit multiple burglary where §2.9 and 2.10 is not applicable. |
| § 2.9. D – Robbery without weapons Committed one burglary without weapons and stole items from a property when some was home. Or committing robbery of a person, organization or company |
| § 2.10 E – Armed robbery Committed one burglary with weapons and stole items from a property when some was home. Or committing robbery of a person, organization or company. |
| §2.11 A – Vandalism is the deliberate destruction or defacement of property belonging to another person or entity, without the owner’s consent. Examples: Graffit, Breaking or Damaging Property, Defacing Statues or Monuments, Destroying Natural Resources |
| §2.12 B – Unlawful Surveillance Surveillance of property without authorization from the authorities. |
§3 – Act on the Protection of Personal Freedom and Peace
| § 3.1 A – Disturb order minor treating behavior, drunk or other similar crimes in the public room. (AO found at Neon Nights) Person can pay a fine ( 25 $L) or spend the night in a holding cell |
| § 3.2 A – Public intoxication Visibly drunk or drinking alcohol in public or unable to take care of themselves Person can pay 25 $L or spend the night in a holding cell |
| § 3.3 A – Naked in public Seen naked in public. |
| § 3.4 A – Protest Applies for illegal marches of protest |
| § 3.5 A/B – Insult A – of a resident or visitor B – public offical |
| § 3.6 A/C – Threats A – Resident or visitor C – Public official |
| § 3.7 B – Identity Theft Steal someone’s identity |
| § 3.8 B/C/D – Kidnapping B – Attempted kidnapping C – Kidnapped a person under 24 hours D – Kidnapped a person above 24 hours |
| § 3.9 D/E – Kidnapping of an public official D – Attempted kidnapping E – Kidnapped |
| § 3.10 C – Bodily harm Includes: assault, pain, impairment, illness of the body or/and physical harassment |
| § 3.11 C/D/E – Murder C – Murder in self-defense D – Attempted murder E – Murder a person |
| §3.12 A/B/C – Harassment A – Includs the following types verbal, workplace B – Includs the following types: stalking, sexual C – Includs the following types: Emotional or psychological, Cyber, Racial or Ethnic, Religious |
| §3.13 B – Blackmail Blackmail involves threatening to reveal damaging information or take harmful action against someone unless they comply with a demand (often for money, property, or favors). |
| §3.14 B – Unlawful Surveillance Surveillance of people without authorization from the authorities. |
§4 – The road traffic act
| §4.1 A – Jaywalking Cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic |
| § 4.2 A – Sign violation Applies to pedestrians and drivers |
| §4.3 A/B – Careless and reckless driving A – No damage to property or people B – damage to property or people |
| § 4.4 A/B/C – Speeding A – Up to 5 mph over the limit B – Between 5-20 mph over the limit C – Above 20 mph over the limit |
| § 4.5 C – DUI / DWI Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs |
§5 – The Drug, illegal imports and weapon Act
| § 5.1 A/B – Use & possession of drugs for own use Quantity of drugs for personal use A – small quantity of drugs for personal use B – medium quantity of drugs for personal use. |
| § 5.2 C – Selling drugs or intent to sell Large quantity of drugs / or if you are seen selling drugs. |
| § 5.3 C – Storage or/and production of drugs Storage of drugs intended for sale. Or production of drugs intended for sale |
| § 5.4 C – Smuggling Any kind importation of objects and materials using body cavities. |
| § 5.5 C/D – Illegal import Illegal importation of illegal substances or objects C – Normal offense D – Serious offense (Container at the harbour) |
| § 5.6 C – Law against carrying weapons Carrying knives and other weapons is prohibited. Except for the police. |
§6 – Act on finance and documents
| § 6.1 A – Bribe A bribe is the act of offering money, goods, or services to someone in exchange for a favor or to influence their actions in an unethical or illegal way. A – a resident or a visitor |
| § 6.2 C – Corruption Any kind of corruption which is not approved by the state. Execpt if approved by the Queen |
| § 6.3 B/C – Bribe / Attempt to bribe a public official A bribe is the act of offering money, goods, or services to someone in exchange for a favor or to influence their actions in an unethical or illegal way. B – attempt to bribe a public official C – Bribe public official |
| § 6.4 B/C/D – Embezzlement of money B – Under 100 000 §L C– Under 500 000 §L D – Above 500 000 §L |
| § 6.5 C/D– Money laundering C – Under 500 000 $L D – Above 500 000 $L |
| § 6.6 B Violation of financial legislation |
| § 6.7 C – Fraud Any kind of fraud |
| § 6.8 C/D Forgery C – Forgery of documents or objects/material D – Forgery of documents and/or destroy evidence |
§7 – The Environment Act
| § 7.1 A/C Littering Does not apply to those who rent apartments or houses A – Rez less than 15 prims without cleaning it up C – Rez more than 15 prims without cleaning it up NB! Rez more than 50 prims without cleaning it up and you will be banned from the sim. |
| § 7.2 D – Harmful substances Release of harmful substances |
§8 – The Healthcare Act
| Admission to a mental hospital Mental illness means a state of mind that affects your thinking, perceiving, emotion or judgment and that seriously impairs your mental function so that you require care or medical treatment in your own interest or in the interest of others. |
| §8.1 C Assessed as a threat to society or high risk of self-harm You be taken to the court and given a court order that you must be kept in a closed ward at the mental hospital. After the court order has expired, you must return to court to get a new order. There it becomes clear whether you can be discharged or whether you must stay for another period |
| § 8.2 B – Failure to comply with mental health program If you have received a statutory health program but do not follow it |
§9 – The Public Authorities Act
| §9.1 B – Disobey orders Resisting arrest, opposes orders from the police or the state. |
| §9.2 B – Give false identity to the police For example fake ID or say a fake information when the police ask for your identity. |
| §9.3 C – False statement False statement given to the police |
| §9.4 B/C – Prohibition of Anti-Government Speech It is illegal to criticize or question the actions, policies, or leadership of the government or ruling party. Also all forms of communication, including social media posts, public speeches, and advertisements, must feature a pro-government message or adhere to the state’s official ideology. Also art, theater, music, and cultural events are heavily censored to ensure they align with state ideology and avoid any criticism of the government or society. Such as protesting, organizing political movements, or simply voicing criticism of the regime is seen as illegal. B – Normal offense C – Serious offense |
| §9.5 C – Imposing as an public officials impersonate the police or other public authority |
| §9.6 D – Espionage in case of spy activity or complicity to spy activity |
| §9.7 – Terror Terrorism is typically defined as the use of violence, threats, or intimidation to achieve political, ideological, religious, or social objectives. It often targets civilians, governments, or institutions to create fear and force changes in policies or leadership. In Angerpool, it is the Queen who decides what is considered terrorism. Those suspected of or committing acts of terror must serve a indeterminate prison sentence in a terrorist prison, where no law or trial applies. You are arrested and transferred directly to the prison. No one knows you are there, and officially, you do not exist as a prisoner. Therefore, you have no rights. |
| §9.8 – Pardon Only the Queen can pardon prisoners |
| §9.9 D/E – Prohibition against Political Parties and Movements Any political party or movement that opposes the ruling government or challenges the authority of the dictator is banned or severely restricted. This includes both the formation of new political parties and the operation of existing ones. D – Normal offense E – Serious offense |
§10 – Act on execution of punishment
| §10.1 B/C/D – Escape from state custody B – Attempted escape C – Escape – Below 24 hours D – Escape – Above 24 hours |
| § 10.2 C – Smuggling and import Smuggling and importing illegal objects and drugs into prison |
| § 10.3 C – Probation violation Activities considered probation violations include failure to pay fines or restitution, failure to report to a probation officer, failure to appear in court and travel out of state without probation’s approval. |
| § 10.4 C – Failure to comply with mental health program If you have served time in the mental prison and you have been given a statutory health program you must follow, and you do not follow it. |
| § 10.5 Punishment If you do not follow orders from staff, they have the right to punish you in an efficient and painful way |
§11 – Immigration Act
| §11.1 A – Illegal entry Crossing a border without the necessary documents or permissions. As visitor you must bring the regular visa at the landing point. |
| § 10.2 B – Violation of Visa Conditions Working without a work permit when the visa does not allow it. Engaging in activities not permitted under the current visa category (e.g., studying on a tourist visa). |
| § 10.3 C – Violation of Deportation Orders Returning to a country after being deported or removed. Failing to leave the country within the required timeframe after being denied residency. |
| § 10.4 D – Aiding and Abetting Illegal Immigration Employing individuals without a legal work permit. Providing housing or financial support to people with illegal status to help them evade authorities. |
| § 10.5 A Document / Marrige Fraud Entering into a sham marriage (fraudulent marriage) to obtain residency. Using or possessing fake passports, visas, or identity papers. |