Why weren’t Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens sentenced to prison?

Does money bring happiness? Of course, it doesn’t. But money possesses great power. However it can’t make you happy, it is capable to help to avoid jail in some situations. Let review the cases connected with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Someone has probably believed that these persons will lose. But you should not forget that rich guys don’t lose. Since they have money, they have a lot of chances to win.
Barry Bonds was accused of lying to a grand jury. He affirmed under the oath that he had never administered any forbidden substances. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating was evident and he would spend certain time in jail. But don’t forget: this sportsman has much money. Although he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he was sentenced just to house arrest and community service. Moreover, he appealed even this light sentencing.
Roger Clemens, another baseball player, was charged with lying under oath too. He claimed that he had never administered any forbidden drugs. Finally, the sportsman was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose too.
These cases manifest power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have employed the best 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 hire Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. Thus, it is naturally that feds have lost under these circumstances.
Federal prosecutors lost also in other situations. For example, let note the case against the famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government made the decision to drop the case because it would lose.
Although the government spent much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Feds had only insignificant results in the cases against Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Thus, if you are a professional sportsman/sportswoman, you may apply anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid jail. Otherwise, you will be ashamed and spend years in jail.