Federal prosecutors urge judge to sentence Nathan Hochman to three years . Prosecutors also want to fine Snipes at least $ 5 million . the United States Treasury wants to use Snipes as example to deter tax fraud . Snipes had been charged with felony conspiracy counts for participating in a scheme that rejects the legal foundation of the tax system . Snipes was charged with conspiracy , was acquitted of most serious charges .
Federal prosecutors urge judge to sentence Nathan Hochman to three years . Prosecutors also want to fine Snipes at least $ 5 million . the United States Treasury wants to use Snipes as example to deter tax fraud . Snipes was charged with conspiracy , was acquitted of most serious charges .