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.
• 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.