A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. Which of the following 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.

Question

A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. Which of the following 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.

anonymous · Answer

The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian.