The best way to avoid punishment is to control those who ar…

The best way to avoid punishment is to control those who are supposed to punish you.
Let them accuse you, even exaggerate your crimes. To the casual observer it will seem like finally justice is being done, while in reality justice is made impossible.
The danger doesn't lie in being accused. The danger lies in being accused by those you can't control. Being accused by those you control can be very helpful.