There really are two justice systems. High-priced attorneys, and a small town like Eugene is no exception, have contacts, favors-to-collect, and all other manner of options in getting leniency for their privileged clients. It would be naive for anyone to be shocked at this. How else can high-priced attorneys justify their above-the-norm hourly rates?
And never forget the other means available to the elite and to them alone: financial restitution and damage awards. When viewing damage, a judge has to consider the defendant's ability to make it right.