Maya law was very strict. Punishments varied, but the
laws were pretty fair.
If you stole something and you were caught,
you became the captive of your victim. If you committed a lesser crime,
your hair would be cut short. Short hair was a sign of disgrace. It was
possible that, as a punishment, all your possessions might be sold at
auction.
The Mayas held trials. Evidence was
presented against you or for you. This evidence was presented before a
judge. It did not matter who you were. If you committed a crime, and you
were found guilty after a judge had heard your case, you would be
punished. This was rigidly enforced.
Maya
Government
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