Final answer:
An entity or individual can incur a $100,000 fine and a 10-year prison sentence for committing serious federal offenses, such as indecent transmission to minors under the CDA, federal lobbying law violations, or OSHA infractions.
Step-by-step explanation:
A covered entity or individual can be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for serious violations of various federal laws.
For instance, the Communications Decency Act (CDA) of 1995 established penalties for transmitting indecent material to minors that can include such fines and prison terms.
Additionally, entities may face heavy fines and incarceration for engaging in illegal activities such as violating federal lobbying laws, creating cartels, or breaching OSHA regulations.
Violations are taken seriously by government agencies, and penalties are determined based on the gravity of the violation, the offender's business size, good faith, and violation history.