[wavefunction]

A $500 fine for brutal assault?

I had to pay a larger fine for forgetting to pay a $40 ticket.

[Broken_Hippo]

... This seems normal for the US system. Punishments aren't exactly reflective of the crime, partially stemming from some of the "tough on crime" pushes in the 90's.

[michaelchisari]

That's why they call it "F--- You" money.