25, you're right. A misdemeanor charge isn't much to worry about, but it's clear they also aren't very worried about public embarrassment/shame, loss of employment, or lawsuits over alienation of affection or criminal conversation.

M: 33, W: 30 @BD
M 7, T 10
BD: Early Dec
W left: Late Dec
W got stuff: Late Jan
W sent S papers: Mid Feb
OM cnfrmd: Late Feb

Pain can yield tremendous growth OR everlasting sadness and bitterness.