Shown below is a graph of the proposed jail sentence durations.
Graph of Wanted Level (X) against Sentence Duration (Y)
Wanted Level - Measured in increments
Sentence Duration - Measured in minutes(Please click the image to enlarge it!)It's a direct relationship between the Wanted Level and Jail Time.
Note that players can't actually be jailed until after wanted level 4, this constitutes a minimum sentence of 36 seconds. Scaling up to 15 minutes at wanted level 100. The graph could be extended further regardless of the wanted level.
With this formula, the criminals get exactly what they deserve. It's harsh and that's the way I want it to be. The price of being arrested should be high if the crimes are of great extent. Therefore, it's up to the player to ensure that they are not arrested.
Additionally, players who are entitled to a sentence upwards of four minutes cannot evade the penalty by death. They will be jailed regardless.
Hopefully you approve. Given that this server is a "light RPG server" I intend to follow through with the suitable specifications.