Federal prosecutors urge judge to sentence Wesley Snipes to 3 years . Prosecutors also want to fine him $ 5 million . Assistant Attorney General Nathan Hochman , head of the Justice Department 's Tax Division , last week promised to beef up the government 's efforts to pursue those engaged in a variety of schemes making legal assertions that income taxes are either voluntary or unconstitutional . ` Tax Dept . wants to use Snipes as bait to deter tax fraud . Snipes was charged with conspiracy , was acquitted of most serious charges .
Federal prosecutors urge judge to sentence Wesley Snipes to 3 years . Prosecutors also want to fine him $ 5 million . Tax Dept . wants to use Snipes as bait to deter tax fraud . Snipes was charged with conspiracy , was acquitted of most serious charges .