That is why there is a 'maximum' penalty. The judge can use his/her discretion when sentencing.



>>>>But fines would mean nothing to her.
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>>>The only way around that would necessitate scaled penalties based on net worth, and I'm not sure that's a viable alternative.
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>>This is already established here. You can be fined day earnings times days with days as functional result of the specific offense.
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>>thomas
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>I don't much care for the idea that the legal penalty varies with the individual. I have to think about it though, because I can see some sense in it.