Well, part of his problem was that his job/profession, whilst not in the legal profession, deemed him an "officer of the Court". He also held professional qualifications, which attracted a Code of Ethics etc. The judge said something along the lines of he should be held to a higher standard than the average person because of it, or something like that - something I disagree with. Everyone should be treated as equal under the eyes of the law.... he had no criminal record (that I was aware of), otherwise he wouldn't have been allowed to work in the profession he did.
I think he was actually given a longer sentence, but was let out early.
