She'd added that going public with unapproved information was a punishable offense.

But the court said it was not a punishable offense.

Not too long ago, trading in foreign currency was a punishable offense.

To attack someone physically because of his religion, or blow up a building in which he works, is a punishable offense.

Sexual harassment is a criminal offense, punishable by up to two years in prison.

It doesn't sound very romantic - "being single should not be a punishable offense," they say - but who knows what might develop?

Possession of child pornography is a federal offense punishable by up to five years in prison.

This is a punishable offense by the law, but the practice is common.

However, public use, and also driving under the influence of marijuana, are punishable offenses.

As you know, it would be a punishable offense to do so.