|string> */ public function rules(): array { return [ 'crime_id' => ['required', 'exists:crimes,id'], ]; } /** * Get custom messages for validator errors. * * @return array */ public function messages(): array { return [ 'crime_id.required' => 'You must select a crime to attempt.', 'crime_id.exists' => 'The selected crime does not exist.', ]; } }