But since then, 40 people pleaded guilty to the most serious count in indictments on gun charges.

If convicted on the most serious counts he could be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

On the most serious count, racketeering conspiracy, the three men face up to 20 years in prison.

She faces up to 15 years in prison on the most serious count.

He had initially faced even more serious counts over the offence which took place at Nicholson's house.

If convicted on the most serious count, he could face life in prison.

He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and fines on the most serious counts.

Convictions on each of the most serious counts are punishable by 10 years in prison.

Mr. Flamhaft said he would try to persuade prosecutors to dismiss the more serious count.

If convicted, the former governor faced up to 20 years in prison on the most serious counts.