So, we all know that in The Elder Scrolls games, we usually get 3 options when we break the law.
1. Pay the fine
2. Go to Jail
3. Resist Arrest
But I think there should be a 4th option
4. Plead your case in Court
"The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall" had this option, but I think that it needs to be brought back in a way that goes FAR BEYOND what Daggerfall did.
You should actually be in court, with a choice of different ways to plead your case, and counter certain arguments (based on certain crimes). Yes, this could take some time to implement, but I think it could be fun. Depending on the severity of the crime, you could either go to jail, or possibly face execution (if you lose that case, obviously your player gets executed and you will have to load a previous save point) or you could even attempt escape during the court proceedings, or when you are being escorted to jail/execution.
You should also be able to have the option of:
"TRIAL BY COMBAT" like they had in the medieval times. This is basically where your character has to fight to the death against a fighter of the court's choosing. If you win, you get pardoned. They should pick a very powerful opponent to make it a challenge.
What do you guys think? I think it would be a good idea.
Consider it Bethesda, if you are reading this, please