Monetary fines associated with these crimes can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction, specific case circumstances, and whether the offense is charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Here is a general overview of potential fines and penalties for each crime:
1. Dereliction of Duty
- Description: Failure to perform one's duty, especially by public officials or military personnel.
- Potential Fines:
- Civilian Context: Typically ranges from $500 to $2,500.
- Military Context: Military fines can vary widely, depending on the severity of the dereliction and military court rulings.
- Other Penalties: Possible suspension, demotion, or termination from employment, court-martial for military personnel.
2. Obstruction of Justice
- Description: Interfering with the administration of law enforcement or the legal process.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $5,000 or more for severe cases.
- Other Penalties: Up to 5 years in prison.
3. Interfering with a Police Investigation
- Description: Obstructing law enforcement officers during an investigation.
- Potential Fines: $500 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: Jail time ranging from 6 months to 3 years, depending on the jurisdiction.
4. Falsifying a Police Report
- Description: Providing false information in a police report.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 1 year in jail.
5. Elder Fraud
- Description: Committing fraud against an elderly person, often involving scams or financial exploitation.
- Potential Fines: $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the amount of loss involved.
- Other Penalties: Restitution to the victim, imprisonment for up to 10 years.
6. Witness Tampering or Intimidation of a Witness
- Description: Influencing or coercing a witness to alter testimony or withhold information.
- Potential Fines: $5,000 to $25,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 20 years in prison, depending on the severity and federal involvement.
7. Making a False Statement or Providing False Information
- Description: Knowingly providing inaccurate or misleading information.
- Potential Fines: $500 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 5 years in prison for federal offenses.
8. Accessory After the Fact (Hit-and-Run)
- Description: Assisting someone after a hit-and-run to evade capture or prosecution.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 3 years in prison.
9. Fleeing the Scene of an Accident
- Description: Leaving the scene of an accident without providing information or assistance.
- Potential Fines: $500 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: License suspension, up to 5 years in prison if injuries are involved.
10. Failing to Provide Driver Information
- Description: Not providing required information (e.g., driver's license, insurance) at the scene of an accident.
- Potential Fines: $100 to $1,000.
- Other Penalties: License suspension, possible jail time of up to 1 year.
11. Destruction of Property ($3,000+)
- Description: Willfully damaging property valued over $3,000.
- Potential Fines: Equal to or double the value of the damage ($6,000 to $10,000).
- Other Penalties: Restitution to the victim, up to 5 years in prison.
12. Conspiracy to Commit Murder
- Description: Agreement between two or more parties to commit murder.
- Potential Fines: Up to $25,000 or more.
- Other Penalties: Life imprisonment or a lengthy prison sentence.
13. Accessory After the Fact (Attempted Murder)
- Description: Assisting someone after they attempted murder to evade capture or prosecution.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $10,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 15 years in prison.
14. Aiding and Abetting Theft or Aiding and Abetting Grand Larceny
- Description: Helping someone commit theft or grand larceny.
- Potential Fines: $500 to $10,000, depending on the amount stolen.
- Other Penalties: Up to 10 years in prison.
15. Retaliation Against a Witness, Victim, or Informant
- Description: Threatening or harming someone for participating in a legal process.
- Potential Fines: $5,000 to $25,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 10 years in prison.
16. Reckless Endangerment
- Description: Engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.
- Potential Fines: $500 to $5,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 1 year in jail, more if serious harm is caused.
17. Making a False Statement or Providing False Information (2nd Count)
- Description: Repeated offense of providing false information.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $10,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 5 years in prison.
18. Incitement to Riot or Inciting Violence
- Description: Encouraging or inciting others to engage in violent or riotous behavior.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $10,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 5 years in prison.
19. Attempted Murder
- Description: Taking substantial steps toward committing murder without success.
- Potential Fines: $10,000 to $25,000.
- Other Penalties: 10 years to life imprisonment, depending on jurisdiction and circumstances.
20. Aggravated Assault
- Description: Causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon during an assault.
- Potential Fines: $1,000 to $25,000.
- Other Penalties: Up to 20 years in prison.
21. Robbery
- Description: Taking property from another person by force or threat of force.
- Potential Fines: $5,000 to $25,000.
- Other Penalties: 5 to 15 years in prison.
22. Felony Theft or Grand Larceny ($1,500+)
- Description: Theft of property valued over a certain amount (usually $1,500 or more).
- Potential Fines: $5,000 to $25,000, often related to the value stolen.
- Other Penalties: Up to 10 years in prison.
23. Felony Destruction of Property ($3000+)
- Description: Feloney Destruction of Property valued over a certain amount (usually $3000 or more).
- Potential Fines: $3,000 to $25,000 or more if the damage is severe.
- Other Penalties: Up to 10 years in prison.
- Restitution: Mandatory payment to cover the costs of repairs or replacement, often determined by the exact value of the property damaged.