There are legal consequences and there are consequences that affect the personal, professional, and financial aspects of someone’s present circumstances and future. Such consequences include those named above, and the following (although not limited to either list):
- jail
- prison
- mandatory counseling
- heavy monetary fines and fees
- mandatory periods of probation and constant monitoring for a certain amount of time
- a conviction record
- immigration consequences (risk of deportation/removal from the United States)
- gun ownership/possession privileges revoked
- family relationships negatively impacted
- romantic relationships negatively impacted
- losing custody of children or court ordered supervised visitation