does anyone know usually what happens to someone who gets a felony charge on selling pirated software. with no past criminal history or charges?
2007-01-27 15:31:59 · 4 answers · asked by kosterrobert 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I know ones who sell cocaine only get a slap the first time around. the charge is a first offense felony class 2 federal. software infringement
2007-01-27 15:44:01 · update #1
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2007-01-27 17:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Software piracy carries a penalty of up to $250,000 fine and ten years in prison.
Realistically, someone selling a few copies of a program will get 6 months and a $1,000 fine.
Selling several hundred copies, though, will net huge fines and serious prison time.
2007-01-27 23:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What usually happens is a) you pay restitution to the company you stole the software from, b) you pay a fine, and c) you go to jail.
2007-01-27 23:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be classified as a federal charge...if thats what your getting to.
2007-01-27 23:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by PunkRockGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋