If the purpose of the crime committed is nefarious, then I think the punishment, regardless of a first time offender, should be appropriate.
Let’s say I’m convicted of trying to cover up hush money. If that money was used to silence someone from telling the world about me breaking the speed limit, it’s not a “big deal.”
But if I’m trying to cover up something big… like an act that is potentially another felony… than it’s a big deal.
Would you like to explain why you chose to use treason there?
If the purpose of the crime committed is nefarious, then I think the punishment, regardless of a first time offender, should be appropriate.
Let’s say I’m convicted of trying to cover up hush money. If that money was used to silence someone from telling the world about me breaking the speed limit, it’s not a “big deal.”
But if I’m trying to cover up something big… like an act that is potentially another felony… than it’s a big deal.
Does that make sense?