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The other important thing is that the maximums are there to cover the whole possibility of the crimes covered under that law (eg a rich guy burns down a church, etc). It doesn't mean that the maximum should be leveled in this specific case. It's a possibility, but it should be something sized more appropriately. Stating the possible maximums is a usual tactic to evoke empathy for someone charged, or for law enforcement to talk up in efforts to deter possible offenders. Either way, the probabilities tend to be exaggerated.