What happens to professional engineers when their actions are a criminal offense? What types of penalties are they likely to receive if they are tried in a criminal court?

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If the actions of a professional engineer are a criminal offense then the case is heard in the criminal court system. The penalties he or she would be likely to receive range from being granted probation, a suspended sentence, fines, or jail terms. In addition to criminal sanctions, there are quasi-criminal sanctions to stop an engineer from practicing such as court orders.

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