TortureVerified against official source

§ 2340A(a) — Torture outside the United States

Imprisonment

0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 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.

§ 2340A(a) — Death results

Imprisonment

Death or any term of years up to life

Fine

Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

Conspiracy

Imprisonment

Same as completed offence, except death penalty not available

Fine

Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)