i read this on another forum.. you need to read closer.

it was more like, if convicted, she faces *up to* 5 years in prison. meaning that there's a huge chance she'll never go to jail.

still ridiculous though, ldo

edit:
She was charged with illegal access onto a computer and manipulating electronic data, police said. If convicted, she could face a prison term of up to five years or a fine up to $5,000.