What if they're guilty?

The current wave of Celebrity trials makes one wonder what it means if one or more of these big names is guilty.
Do we expect them to be made 'examples of'' or to merely face the same punishment that others would have in their situation?
How is guilt measured does it increase or diminish over time?
Are there extenuating circumstances due to their particular upbringing or make up, what about others who we expect less from.
I'm not sure what the answers are to these questions but I fear that it may be a 'tip of the iceberg' and that more will come to be revealed.

A view and bird feeding

Took these pictures today - not sure how long before the squirrels get the better of the feeder I got as a Christmas present.