Since Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are rich, they could avoid jail

Does money leads to happiness? Undoubtedly, it doesn’t. But money possesses essential power. However it can’t bring happiness, it has ability to help to avoid jail in some cases. Let analyze the cases linked with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Someone has probably thought that these persons will lose. But you should not forget that rich guys are unlikely to lose. Since they have money, they have a lot of possibilities to win.
Barry Bonds was charged with lying to a grand jury. He affirmed under the oath that he had never taken any banned preparations. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating became evident and he would spend certain time in jail. But remember: this athlete has much money. However he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he received only house arrest and community service. Moreover, even this light sentencing was appealed.
Roger Clemens, another baseball player, was accused of lying under oath as well. He affirmed that he had never taken any forbidden medications. Ultimately, the sportsman was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose as well.
These cases display power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have hired the most experienced defense attorneys. Of course, you need much money in order to employ the most experienced defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could employ Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. Thus, it is not surprisingly that federal prosecutors have lost under these circumstances.
Feds lost also in other cases. For example, let mention the case against the well-known American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government wasted much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Federal prosecutors had only minor results in the cases related to Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
So, if you are a professional athlete, you may administer steroids and/or other related preparations, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid imprisonment. Otherwise, you will be dishonored and punished harshly.