Sentences with phrase «carry criminal penalties»

Civil traffic violations do not carry criminal penalties but can still result in points assessed against your driver's license, which can lead to increased insurance premiums and eventual license suspension or revocation if you accumulate too many points.

... There are over 4,000 federal crimes, and many times that number of regulations that carry criminal penalties.

Not exact matches

The conflicts of interest law — which carries federal criminal penalties — avoids those issues by exempting the President and Vice President from its provisions.

Defamation is a criminal offense carrying a penalty for conviction of up to two years» imprisonment and possible fines.

Judge Stearns urged a change in the law so that «wilful, multiple infringements of copyrighted software even [without] a commercial motive» would be a criminal offence and carry heavy penalties.

Indonesia also has a zero tolerance for drugs, with the death penalty being imposed on a few convicted criminals so never put yourself at risk by carrying packages for people or even going to parties where you know drugs would be present.

Investigations by Global Witness found illegally felled logs from Liberia in ports in France shortly before the ban came in, underlining the need for companies to to carry out checks on their supply chain and avoid possible criminal penalties.

Does lying to the IG carry the same criminal penalties that lying to a federal agent does in the USA?

Violating California DUI laws can carry significant criminal penalties.

While many people believe shoplifting is a rather insignificant crime, it can carry fairly hefty penalties, not to mention the long - term consequences of having a shoplifting conviction on your criminal record.

If you are convicted of carrying a concealed weapon in California you may also face consequences in addition to the traditional criminal penalties.

Serious criminal offenses, including murder, assault in the first degree and other violent offenses, carry serious, life - altering penalties.

Any criminal charge of theft, fraud or destruction of property can carry a significant penalty and lasting consequences.

A criminal conviction can carry with it significant economic and noneconomic penalties including prison time, community service, and court fees.

While charges for disorderly conduct may seem insignificant, a conviction can carry serious criminal penalties.

Additionally, those who furnish alcohol to minors may face criminal charges carrying a penalty of up to a year in jail and a $ 2,000 fine.

A willful violation, or one that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits can carry a penalty of $ 5,000 up to $ 70,000 for each violation.19 In addition, if the violation is so severe, the employer could face criminal proceedings and if the violation resulted in the death of an employee the employer could face $ 250,000 in fines.20 Finally, repeated violations, meaning failing to correct a previous violation, could bring a penalty of up to $ 7,000.21

Simply participating in the activities of a criminal organization is a crime and carries penalties of up to five years in prison.

Law enforcement in the Commonwealth is harsh on drunk and impaired drivers, and a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense which carries penalties which may include the following:

Criminal Homicide, which includes first and second degree murder, voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter and a special category where a death occurs during the commission of a felony (Felony Murder) carry very serious penalties;

Charges of domestic assault in Ottawa carry serious penalties and consequences beyond the criminal record and potential jail time involved.

This felony carries a maximum criminal penalty of three years in a California state prison and $ 10,000 in fines.

Not only does a sex crimes conviction carry serious criminal penalties, but can also require you to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.

Charges of domestic assault carry serious penalties and consequences beyond the criminal fines or potential jail time involved.

It is curious that he did not note that sexual assault causing bodily harm also carries a maximum penalty of 14 years (see Criminal Code section 272), and is thus equivalent to sexual assault with a weapon when it comes to the relevancy of precedents.

Criminal trespassing charges are very serious and can carry significant penalties including jail, fines, and probation.

A criminal traffic or misdemeanor charge requires a court appearance and carries with it criminal penalties which may include a fine and / or the possibility of a jail term.