The penalty for burglary in Massachusetts is up to 20 years ... a first-time offender might get five years: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.burglarylaws.com&#x2F;massachusetts&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.burglarylaws.com&#x2F;massachusetts&#x2F;</a><p>Aaron was offered a plea bargain of six months.<p>Also, you&#x27;re still glossing over the part where he tampered with MIT&#x27;s network infrastructure.