Capital Offense (Grave Impiety)

1. The Case of Wang Anshi of Runan Assaulting the Holder of a Wang Staff

2. Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty China (Runan Commandery) (Early Eastern Han Dynasty, c. 1st century CE (likely during the reign of Emperor Guangwu))
3. Original Case: 汝南王安世殴击杖主案
4. Key Figures: Wang Anshi (a man from Runan Commandery), an elderly holder of the imperial Wang Staff (鸠杖)
5. Case Tags: Assault on a Protected Person;Capital Offense (Grave Impiety);Elder Protection Law;Wang Staff (鸠杖) Privilege