A. I think it is fair. The whole idea of the law is to be a deterrent to crime.
B. I think the unstated real problem is that he has been in trouble with the law before and got off easy. He thought the same thing would happen this time and it didn't. Sucks to be him.
C. He will probably die long before the 65 year sentence is completed.
I was questioning the law being fair. He got exactly what he asked for. I agree with all your saying.