Muscella sat back in his curule chair with satisfaction. An advocate had come forward at last!

Excellent, Autronius Corvinus! I hereby appoint you Prosecutor in this matter. Let’s have your arguments and any evidence before the end of this month, please. (See Rule 3.7.3)

Now then, anybody want to give the benefit of his experience to these Plebeian defendants, who are entitled to a proper trial in accordance with Roman law and procedure?