You are watching a movie about ancient Rome when a scene of a court case appears. You see that the court hearing is being held outside around the town square or market. What can you reasonably infer about this case?

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The court case was about a minor offense.

The court case was about a minor offense.

The accused was a part of the elite class.

The accused was a part of the elite class.

A corporeal punishment was about to be given.

A corporeal punishment was about to be given.

The case involved a violent crime.

The case involved a violent crime.

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Based on the scene described, where a court hearing is held outside around the town square or market, a reasonable inference would be:

The court case was about a minor offense.

In ancient Rome, serious cases typically took place in a more formal setting. Outdoor hearings were often associated with less severe matters or community-related disputes.