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Generally, the accusation and testimony of at least two witnesses was considered enough to arrest and even execute someone.

There were also various "tests" set to determine ones guilt. Two examples are:

Ordeal by fire: The accused person held a red hot iron bar and walked three paces; his hand was then bandaged and left for three days. If the wound was getting better after three days, you were innocent. If the wound had clearly not got any better, you were guilty.

Ordeal by water. The accused person was tied up and thrown into water. If you floated you were guilty, and if you sank you were innocent.

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