Series 63 practice questioneasyCriminal Penalties—Fines and Imprisonment
An individual found guilty of willfully violating the USA may be subject to which of the following maximum penalties?
- AA $5,000 fine, 3 years in prison, or both✓ Correct answer
- BA $10,000 fine, 5 years in prison, or both
- CA $5,000 fine, 5 years in prison, or both
- DA $10,000 fine, 3 years in prison, or both
Explanation
Why A — A $5,000 fine, 3 years in prison, or both
Section 409 of the USA sets the maximum criminal penalty at a $5,000 fine and/or 3 years’ imprisonment. The other options are not the amounts specified by the Act.
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