Wesley Snipes might have dodged the biggest bullet in his tax evasion case, but prosecutors are still requesting he get the maximum sentence for the crimes he was convicted of — three misdemeanor counts of failing to file federal tax returns. Each count carries a maximum sentence of one year. The prosecutor wants three years and a $5 million fine.

"This case cries out for the statutory maximum term of imprisonment, as well as a substantial fine, because of the seriousness of defendant Snipes' crimes and because of the singular opportunity this case presents to deter tax crime nationwide," U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill wrote.

O'Neill admits they're trying to make an example out of Snipes. Here's an example of when it sucks to be a celebrity. [EUR]