The amount is smaller than potential federal penalties as the state administers its own safety program.

Although the prosecution's emphasis may be changing, the charges and potential penalties have not changed.

In cases in which criminal charges are brought against company executives, potential penalties can be harsh.

The charges carried a potential penalty of a prison term of up to 10 years.

But many companies remained confused last night about their responsibilities and potential penalties.

And there can be potential penalties if you leave your job before the loan is repaid.

Such acts carry a potential penalty of 10 years imprisonment.

In Louisiana, it was deemed a crime, with a potential penalty of 30 days in jail.

It carries a potential penalty of life in prison.

The second charge, computer fraud, carries potential penalties of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.