Why might the artist want to capture this particular scene?

Picture) The criminal case,By Honore Daumier

The court case would only impact a small amount of people.

The court case involved important Individuals or important subject matter.(MY ANSWER)

The court case would only deal with traffic laws.

This was a gathering of individuals that spread gossip in the kingdom.

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I have no idea which one you're referring to!!

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22The+criminal+case%22+Honore+Daumier&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS705US707&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-re-zzOnOAhWEHR4KHS2FB9gQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=716
A criminal case By Honore Daumier
I agree with your answer.

http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/283/honore-daumier-a-criminal-case-french-about-1865/
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