Cliff divers sustain injuries such as bruises, dislocated joints, shattered bones, compressed spines, ruptured discs, paralysis, and death. Injuries are caused by diving into rocks that are sharp or have other dangerous features. In addition to these dangers, cliff diving is also illegal in many countries because of the risk of being caught by police officers who may believe you are a criminal trying to escape detection while hiding onshore, even though you are wearing a wetsuit. The punishment for cliff diving varies depending on the country's laws but is usually a fine or jail time. Many cliff divers choose to avoid police intervention by going over cliffs instead of under them. This can be extremely dangerous because if they hit their head while diving forward it could cause fatal bleeding from an internal injury or stroke. Also, falling from a great height can kill you instantly. Cliff diving is not recommended for anyone. It is best left to professionals with experience who can judge the distance between rocks accurately so they don't injure themselves when jumping. Cliff diving is a popular sport in some countries such as France, where clubs exist to help divers find safe spots to dive.