[Bush2000]

However, people that inadvertantly break the law are usually given probation or a suspended sentence. In many cases, making restitution is enough to get the charges dismissed.

I wouldn't want to see the guy thrown in jail. I would simply want him to make restitution. And that's exactly what happened in this case.

[justlurking]

I wouldn't want to see the guy thrown in jail. I would simply want him to make restitution. And that's exactly what happened in this case.

Hardly. Again, from the article:

Call me first if you think we have a compliance issue. Let's do a voluntary audit and see what's there. They went right for the gut...

He paid $65,000 in fines, plus $35,000 in legal fees, for a few dozen unlicensed programs that weren't even in use. That is way beyond "restitution".

[Ciexyz]

I wouldn't want to see the guy thrown in jail. I would simply want him to make restitution. And that's exactly what happened in this case.

You think so? I think they really threw the bookcase at him. Do you truly believe that an $80,000 fine is fit punishment?

If so, I sure hope you aren't in a position of power to make decisions against other people. You sound like a hanging judge to me.