The Justice Department investigation potentially could conclude with criminal charges against the company or individual executives, the people familiar with the inquiry said. In July, Tesla said in a securities filing that "the company has received requests from the DOJ for documents related to Tesla's Autopilot and FSD features." CALIFORNIA INVESTIGATION Last year, California's transportation regulator accused Tesla of "deceptive practice" of advertising suggesting its driver assistance technology provided autonomous vehicle control. California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) could suspend Tesla's license to sell vehicles in California and require the company to make restitution to drivers. California's DMV is also conducting a separate safety review which could force Tesla to seek regulatory permits to operate its vehicles in California. FIRST LAWSUIT OVER AUTOPILOT FATALITY Tesla faces two trials over fatal Autopilot accidents in quick succession, with more to follow.