It is a huge deal if I can start investigating and deploying such a solution as a techie right away, compared to having to go through all the internal hoops for a software purchase.
[Alleged] perps will wait months to get to trial only to be either acquitted on a technicality, or be handed a derisory "slapped wrist" fine/sentence. If the former they'll be able to pay in instalments. If the latter, it'll most likely it'll be suspended or reduced to Community Service.