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Bribery / gratuitiesPossibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 201(b) — Bribery of a public official / witnessPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 15 years
- Fine
- Fine under this title or up to 3× the value of the thing, whichever is greater
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Plus possible disqualification from US office.
§ 201(c) — GratuitiesPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 2 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 215 — Bank briberyPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 30 years (amount $1,000 or less: 0–1 year)
- Fine
- Fine $0–$1,000,000 (amount $1,000 or less: per § 3571 cap)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Reported — not yet confirmed.
§ 666(a)(2) — Bribery re programmes receiving federal fundsPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 10 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Reported — not yet confirmed.