There is also the doctrine of 'de minimus.' This is the legal doctrine that is referred to when courts refuse to consider cases involving trivial violations; a classic example might be the proverbial ticket for going 1mph over the limit, or suing for $1 worth of damages.
Anyone who has been involved in real criminal prosecutions can tell you of instaqnces where clear violations were not prosecuted because 'they're no way to win.'
Now, put yourself in front of the voters, or the jury, and try to argue: Mr. Smith would have been in compliance last week, will be in compliance next week, but THIS week he's in violation and ought to be punished." Lots of luck with that one.
