Why defense says judge should go easy on man who stole $22M from Jags

In a court filing laying out the reasons for the judge to go easy on Amit Patel, the defense offers five sentencing options -- three of which include no prison time. The harshest option his attorneys are asking the judge to consider is one year in prison.

[@steevenhyde3505]

He should get time behind bars so he learns the lesson.

[@sadjaxx]

If it was you or me, would they go easy?! Yeah, that is what I thought. Mr. Patel has not learned NOT TO STEAL.

[@kelzabish827]

...the argument being that he's suffered enough from the criticism on Social Media. What a bunch of BS!

[@politicsuncensored5617]

He stole $22 million. Give him a minimum of 22 years in prison. One year for each million $$$. Shalom

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Average individual income for FL is about 42k. He doesn't get to make a mil a year. 523 years is more like it.

[@donnathomas9111]

If he doesn't do the time, he will do worse in the future.

[@penelopesee7361]

I agree

[@blue_moon6490]

He is a thief! Lock him up!

[@sadjaxx]

Martha Stewart did more time for pete's sake!

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

"It wasn't him, it was his addiction". FOH.

[@HumanBeanbag]

10 years minimum

[@JobyJoby-iw2wr]

Should be deported after his 7 year prison sentence. Why was he hired to begin with?

[@stickum4147]

Deported where? He is a US citizen. Stop the racist crap.

[@writerconsidered]

Does a drug addict get to claim the drugs made me do it? Exactly. Send him away for years.

[@ronibluerey7654]

No the judge should not! He needs to 22 years…at least!

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

Yeah right! He will continue to do it if he is not jailed.

[@theroxygirl731]

About 1 year for every 4 million???? RIDICULOUS!!!! He's greedy! He could have gotten help. He didn't steal $100 to buy groceries he stole millions to live a luxurious life.

[@derrickwoodard6230]

Some people are privileged.

[@marisolortega3001]

He should go to prison for life but unfortunately these kind of stories end up in the movies making them even more fabulous it’s ridiculous

[@ls400s]

30 years seems about right

[@PrettyBrown_BB]

Lock him up

[@danasmith858]

Has every cent been returned? If not who cares if he ever gets out.

[@GEECHIEGirl]

7yrs for 22million. I WILL TAKE THAT TIME

[@LAFITZ10]

he should get 20yrs

[@4dpeepscom]

Should not go easy

[@MouseCIick]

he wont survive in prison

[@reycabrera996]

He need the freaking 30 years stolen alll that money .then going to spend it after he get out

[@ChrisWallace1987]

Ever state has a set value in theft before it becomes a felony no state is 22M he should be in prison.

[@justicebolton4844]

Dude, he needs the maximum time, and for his sake, I hoped they don't embezzle his manhood in prison..

[@LAFITZ10]

spas and vacations are NOT gambling - GET REAL

[@Calinotch06]

Everything needs to be seized and he should have to pay restitution before going to prison.

[@marinegirl3847]

Omg crazy

[@eire3215]

Gambling is just an excuse..

[@troylafcen4634]

Give him 30 years 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AlexOrtiz-sq4ns]

Life?

[@eire3215]

15 years at least..22million.

[@williamhenry9705]

You know what they will when you hire them then are surprised they do what you know they will do.

[@Xx-po1fu]

Florida is weak on rich criminals, he'll walk away with no jail time.