I suspect the catch is air-tight ("We have it all"), so there is no point to undercharging. But they could charge up to the max and then ask if they have any states' evidence to offer in mitigation of the charges. Small fry lead to bigger fry. "Phone call for Mr. Swalwell. Phone call for Mr. Swalwell."
Is America ready for swift justice and executions? Aren't firing squads back now?
Depends on what they decide to charge them with.
They may undercharge to make it easier ensure a conviction. Which limits the punishments they can issue.
Or they may overcharge in order to motivate a plea deal which would likely eliminate a Firing Squad and the Death Penalty from the docket.
I suspect the catch is air-tight ("We have it all"), so there is no point to undercharging. But they could charge up to the max and then ask if they have any states' evidence to offer in mitigation of the charges. Small fry lead to bigger fry. "Phone call for Mr. Swalwell. Phone call for Mr. Swalwell."