Interesting to note that his age of 67 was mentioned, hopefully to be taken in mitigation, along with the effect his conviction will have on his family.
Single pilot, public transport with passengers is not allowed over the age of 60. One can only wonder what type of flying he had been doing for the last seven years.
From the evidence found, this was by no means his first offence with regard to aviation and he'd had plenty of time in his past to consider the possibilities and ramifications of eventually being caught out.
I have no sympathy whatsoever.