its statutory raping, and not leniency, just not ruining someones life when he had no intent of committing the crime he is accused of.
He should go to jail for a set time as punishment, then let go. that's it.
He should have gotten time served, probation, and a hearty, "YOU DUMBASS!" from the judge.
Oh, I would think 3 months in county lockup would do him some good. That and some regular old probation and community service after. He still broke the law, and breaking a statutory law is not excused by deception (although it can be mitigated).
Yea - why don't we give him probation instead of a sexual predator tag, and assign him to do community service in counseling rape victim's; being a janitor or security guard at a battered women's shelter or public school, Middle School, 6th-7th-8th grade students probably would suit him well, or let him teach or coach a girls volleyball team in the public school system in Michigan. I know you guys would feel real comfortable with that. Something productive, where he could put all his talents to good use, and rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the citizenry and the judge. Bet the girls parents would even go for one of those suggestions - but - there might be a few objections from the Department of Corrections, local law enforcement in the community he lives in, and the School Board. But hey - this guy deserves the break - after all - the only thing he did was commit two crimes; criminal solicitation via the internet for sexual consideration and statutory rape of a 14-year old girl. What - Me Worry?...........