They are very limited as to how much they can "stick it to him". This was a completely non violent, white collar, low level "crime". The defendant has zero criminal record. There are specific sentencing guidelines, that prob fall in between probation and a very small amount of jail time in this case. They really don't have much to work with in tryi g to be dicks about it. Unless Micon refuses any deal and won't have it.
But as I said before a plea takes Micon's cushy existence and destroys it. So he might just be dumb enough to fight it or stay on the run.