The fact is that the justice system, as currently run, is an extortionate racket, worthy of being prosecuted under RICO. Accepting 6 months in prison to escape

The fact is that the justice system, as currently run, is an extortionate racket, worthy of being prosecuted under RICO. Accepting 6 months in prison to escape the threat of 35+ years would perhaps have been the pragmatic way out, but still probably disproportionate.