article_snippet: a statement  reads in part: 'Let me be clear, hazing is a criminal act, and consent is not a defense.
article_snippet: Failure to report hazing also is a criminal offense and a violation of university policy. '
article_snippet: Those who engage in such reckless and immature behavior will be punished to the full extent of the law and in accordance with University policies.'
article_snippet: The offense is punishable by six months in jail.
article_snippet: But if The offense causes serious bodily injury, the maximum penalty would double.
article_snippet: If the hazing were to result in a death, a suspect could face a state jail felony charge and spend up to two years behind bars.