30 for 30

Last night I watched ESPN's 30 for 30 movie on Allen Iverson (good film).  For those unaware this was a documentary based on the trial of Allen Iverson in the early 90's where he was found guilty of 'maiming by mob'.  Basically a brawl broke out at a bowling alley, some bystanders were injured by thrown chairs and Allen Iverson along with three other men were prosecuted.

I am not taking sides on the issue because I don't know all the facts and I don't particularly care to throw out an opinion.  But, because some woman suffered some cuts, and maybe a slight concusion Allen Iverson was given a fifteen year sentence.  Ten years were 'suspended' and he was told that with good behavior he could be out in ten months.

WHAT???  How is this 'crime' worthy of a fifteen year sentence?  It was his first criminal offense and it was a fight that got out of hand.  I am not condoning the actions of anyone involved, but guns weren't brandished, and no one was stabbed - by relative standards this is amazing in itself. - A lot of punches and a few chairs were thrown.  This sentence is insane.  Now, on the other hand, if the sentence calls for fifteen years, how can one get out after only ten months?  WHAT?

Eventually the court ruling was overturned and Allen only served four months and the felony was expunged.  So in the end Iverson was all but found innocent, but still spent four months in prison. 

NONE OF THIS MAKES ANY DAMN SENSE.