#11: Influence of Social Status on Ancient Roman Justice
In ancient Rome, justice leaned heavily on social status. Without a police system, individuals self-regulated, relying on the victim’s family for retribution. Death was common for offenders, albeit varied by their social standing.

Over time, Rome developed a judicial system, albeit one biased by wealth. The elite often faced milder penalties due to societal contributions, while the lower classes bore harsher consequences. This fostered a semblance of order but heavily favored the affluent.
