Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 4208 – Fines for organizations
A sentence to pay a fine, when imposed on an organization, shall be the amount specified in the law setting forth the offense if a penalty is specified in that law, or, if there is no specific penalty defined in the law setting forth the offense, a sentence to pay a fine when imposed on an organization shall be as follows:
(1) For a felony or a misdemeanor resulting in death or serious physical injury, such fine as the court deems reasonable and appropriate;
(2) For a felony that does not result in death or serious physical injury, not more than $500,000;
(3) For a class A misdemeanor that results in physical injury, not more than $250,000;
(4) For a class A misdemeanor that does not result in physical injury, not more than $100,000;
(5) For a class B misdemeanor, class C or unclassified misdemeanor that results in physical injury, not more than $75,000;
(6) For a class B misdemeanor, class C or unclassified misdemeanor that does not result in physical injury, not more than $50,000; or
(7) For a violation, not more than $10,000.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,150 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 4208
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
If the defendant derives pecuniary gain from the offense, or if the offense results in pecuniary loss or damage to a person or organization other than the defendant, the defendant may be fined an amount equal to 3 times the amount of the pecuniary gain or 3 times the value of the pecuniary loss or damage incurred in lieu of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (1)-(7) of this section.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?4208; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?2; 68 Del. Laws, c. 9, §§ ?3, 4; 74 Del. Laws, c. 71, § ?6;