What was crime and punishment like during the Norman and early mid evil times?

Crime and punishment during the Norman and early medieval times were often harsh and relied heavily on physical punishments such as mutilation, branding, and public executions. Punishments were intended to deter crime rather than focus on rehabilitation, and capital punishment was commonly used for even minor offenses. Justice was often dispensed through trials by ordeal or combat, with the accused having to prove their innocence through physical tests.