The sanctions for copyright infringement vary based on the specifics of the infringement and what entity imposes the sanction. For example, depending on the circumstances,
(1) the University may impose disciplinary measures, up to and including termination from employment or student disenrollment; (2) a Civil Court may award statutory damages up to $150,000 plus attorney fees; and (3) a Criminal Court may impose a sentence of up to 5 years imprisonment (10 years for repeat offenders) plus fines.