House Calishmir

House Calishmir is an acient house, who care little for trade or war, but are great builders. Their towns and hamlets are spread accross the western coast. You are the overlord of a medium town, 10 miles inland, and right on a major trade route, so there's plenty of traffic going through, and there's always a mix of people moving through. Your job is to coordinate the settlement, administer justice and serve the interests of your House.
Today you need to pass sentence on a girl who was found guilty of theft in the market. Young and mildly pretty, she stands in front of you, eyes downcast. A merchant is blabbing on about the dent in his profit, but you know he is talking it up. Any man who can afford two personal whores can't be to upset about 3 apples. You sigh. How do deal with this situation?