You and your family are in my prayers.
Dangus, I know -0- zero about the law, but that sounds way too severe. Clearly just an honest mistake on advice offered by someone you had a right to trust (who was wrong), with no harm done. I will pray because falling afoul of the law is terrifying. I will pray for your wife and the dear child depending on ou.
I will pray right now and tonight, and at Mass tomorrow.
You are a good friend and I hope this will be somehow an occasion of grace. Dear Lord, please send your angels to guard dangus and his dear ones.