He may have gotten away with something, we don't know. I'm guessing Ray knew something, however, he didn't actually handle the weapon, correct? He was given a "second" chance, and appears that he has made the best of that through the years, with the many good things he's done and given back.
His spirituality has guided him in a better direction and with way more good done than if he had been convicted, incarcerated, and "rehabilitated"! Not always the case, and not the way life and morals are to be determined.... but this time it was and continues to appear to be net positive.