Types of Punishment for Criminal Activity - Explained
Types of Criminal Punishment
Written by J. Mance Gordon
Updated at April 21st, 2024
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What types of punishment exist for criminal activity?
Criminal statutes carry numerous forms of punishment or sanction for criminal conduct including:
- Fines - These are monetary penalties placed on someone convicted of criminal activity.
- Incarceration - This includes the physical detention of an individual.
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Other Loss of Rights or Privileges- Other losses of rights or privileges pursuant to criminal conduct include:
- the right to vote,
- the right to own a firearm, and
- the privilege of driving.
These punishments are not exclusive. Criminal conduct may carry multiple punishments.
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