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Though the indictments carry five-year prison sentences for conspiracy and 20-year sentences for mail fraud and money laundering, the typical sentence would be eight to 10 years if convicted of all crimes, federal prosecutors say. The following are possible penalties.

For each count of conspiracy (all seven defendants):

• Imprisonment of not more than five years.

• Fine not to exceed $250,000.

For each count of mail fraud (all seven defendants):

• Imprisonment of not more than 20 years.

• Fine not to exceed $250,000.

For each count of money laundering (Parra and Sandra Martinez only):

• Imprisonment of not more than 20 years.

• Fine not to exceed $500,000.

For each count of laundering monetary instruments (Aragon only):

• Imprisonment of not more than 10 years.

• Fine not to exceed $10,000.

Parole requirements (the same for all seven):

• Parole of not more than three years; if parole is violated, the defendant could be incarcerated again and serve a new parole period.

• Mandatory special penalty assessment of $100 and restitution ordered by the court.

Source: U.S. District Court