For an extremely major crime, one might be executed. If not major enough, one could be sent to jail for an extremely long period of time or for the rest of ones life. Not having done any crimes, I think that's a good enough answer.
Another View: (in the US) Serious crimes are known as Felonies, and are punished (depending on the crime) by a sentence of MORE than one year in prison. The seriousness of the offense will have direct bearing on how many years a defendant will be sentenced or serve.
Capital punishment in Victorian times was harsh. The era still had hangings but by the time the era was in full swing more transportation to the colonies were carried out as corporal punishments.
Common crimes in Chile are murder and kidnapping.
Caning as a form of punishment is used in Singapore. It is a legal form of corporal punishment for crimes such as vandalism, drug trafficking, and certain violent crimes.
Capital punishment is legal in Japan. The only crimes for which capital punishment is statutory are homicide and treason.
Capital punishment in Spain was abolished for all crimes in 1995
Punishments for crimes can vary depending on the severity of the offense and the jurisdiction, but common types of punishment include fines, imprisonment, probation, community service, restitution to victims, and, in some cases, capital punishment. Rehabilitation programs, counseling, and educational courses may also be part of the punishment for certain crimes.
The duration of Major Crimes is 2580.0 seconds.
The harshest punishment for a crime is capital punishment also known as the death penalty.
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Crimes are the act of doing something that is not accepted by society. There are consequences for crimes--punishment. Punishments are the things you receive in response to commiting a crime. Example: Murdering is a crime. The punishment for this would be a death sentence or life in prison.