This document lists various crimes mentioned in a book such as failure to pay child support, which can result in 6 months to 2 years imprisonment, perjury which carries a sentence of up to 7 years, and tampering with evidence, illegal dumping of hazardous waste, and contaminating water supplies which were committed by companies in the story. It also notes failure to pay bills and taxes, bad check laws, and provides a link to a list of additional crimes discussed in the book but not fully detailed.

1. Crime
Failure to pay child support (Dr. Bernard Turner) –depending on the severity, it can be
punishable from 6 months to 2 years
Failure to pay overdue bills is a cause for arrest
Perjury (Riley did this) –is considered to be punishable up to 7 years in prison
Failing to pay taxes (Schlichtmann’s office)
Tampering of evidence (the Tannery removing all the soil evidence) –could also be an
unlicensed hazardous waste cleanup crime
Illegal dumping of hazardous waste (by the companies)
Contaminating water supplies (circumstantial due to the companies dumping of chemicals)
Bad check law –regarding the bounced check (Gordon)
Crimes I looked at that weren’t completely listed in the book found here:
http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/admin/sentcomm/mastercrimelist.pdf