I beleive Eremian.
Believe whom you will.(and use spell check) Besides doubtlessly engaging in a potpourri of illegal activities, Eremian is also guilty of massive MA stupidity. An adult Masshole should be expected to know that in any adversarial procedure in the Commonwealth, the only way an "Eremian" is going to best a "Tierney" is if the "Eremian" is Black.
Furthermore, Tierney is the crime boss, Eremian a mere soldier. Three years is just the price for his participation in the scheme. Yo, Eremian, somebody done the crime, and you old fellow, have been selected to do the time. Now STFU and we'll get you sprung in 18 months.