Illegal pass over the line of scrimmage

[zebraman55]

QB for A is scrambling out of the pocket (A runs a very effective run and shoot offense). In his effort to avoid being sacked, he ventures very close to the LOS. When he releases the ball, he has definitely entered the nuetral zone. Umpire tosses his flag for Illegal pass. I am awaiting the film to review. From my perspective about 7 yds downfield, it was very close.

Do you provide lee way in these situations? When I referee, I tend to provide some lattitude to the QB, within reason. How do you handle?

zeb