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The original was posted on /r/askhistorians by /u/eightfoldabyss on 2023-08-07 00:48:02.

In 1929, warlord Zhang Zongchang (probably) killed Prince Xiankai. He was tried for murder, found guilty, and given the choice of 15 days in jail or a $150 fine.

Was such a a light sentence typical, or were there reasons why such a light sentence was administered?