I don't know much about the case, except what I read, but sentencing a 70 year old for lying, for 2 years ... its pretty much a death sentence. The tax payers will be paying for 2 years to keep this 'creep' off the streets for lying about a speeding fine. A massive fine, say $500K or more would probably be better justice.
No one is above the law, but what benefit to the community is being served by locking this guy away. A warning to others ? Every drug mule you lock away or execute, another one does the same thing the next day regardless.
It's debatable, whether the punishment fitted the crime ... although while I don't rule against some jail time ... I was surprised by the duration. Yes , I agree lying in court is a very serious offense.