Regulatory and governing bodies have created a few rules and regulations that are to be followed in a strict manner. Under the United States financial regulations there are many things that are considered punishable by law. A full-sized, double-sided, and fully colored photocopy of any United States paper currency or U.S. Treasury check is deemed illegal. If the authority finds such practices, the individual shall be charged for committing crimes such as forgery. If found guilty, the person can get various punishments. These punishments can range from community services, probation, or a prison sentence that can lead up to five years. In some cases they can be fined, the fine amount can reach a maximum of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. A black and white photocopy of a check is generally considered a void or null product. Hence, this type of item does not have any real value other than documentation purposes.