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56. The inability to shut the hell up in court shows a lack of impulse control that is dangerous

Wed Nov 12, 2014, 08:13 PM

Nov 2014

Then again I've seen a kid manage to get his 90 day suspended jail sentence for DUI sentence un-suspended because he could not shut up for the 10 minutes it took to process him into the alcohol harm reduction program. Not sitting through the program, mind you, just having the social worker (or whoever that was) sign him up for it.

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Cursing in court gets you 120 days... fair? [View all] Oktober Nov 2014 OP

Absolutely. As a criminal defense attorney, I will note to you that the judge did not respond at msanthrope Nov 2014 #1

LOL, of course you would support 4 months in jail for cussing. You are part of the problem. nt Logical Nov 2014 #65

Judges must maintain order MattBaggins Nov 2014 #77

Well shit, let's make it three years, that will teach him. Nt Logical Nov 2014 #78

As I noted, the sentence was running concurrent with a revoke. Further, msanthrope Nov 2014 #114

He didn't run it concurrently with his no bond status on the open case. rug Nov 2014 #119

Reespect mah athorithay! nt Xipe Totec Nov 2014 #2

Reminded me of "The Breakfast Club" where Bender kept getting more detentions. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #3

Getting into a pissing contest with a judge usually isn't a good idea. Lurks Often Nov 2014 #4

no, not fair. way too long a sentence especially for people who are not familiar with courts etc La Lioness Priyanka Nov 2014 #5

Probably could have figured it out after the first one... Oktober Nov 2014 #7

Guy was about to get just 60 days but then he had to push it even further. dilby Nov 2014 #9

not familiar with courts??? TorchTheWitch Nov 2014 #33

putting aways omeone for 4 months because they cursed at a judge is beyond stupid La Lioness Priyanka Nov 2014 #35

I have a feeling he won't do it again. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #39

Well shit, then make it 6 months. What a stupid argument. nt Logical Nov 2014 #66

Deterrence is stupid? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #71

LOL, Exactly? so somehow you know two weeks wouldnt of worked?? Nt Logical Nov 2014 #74

Well he got 60 days for saying it the first time, then he promptly did it again. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #79

Nearly everybody here thinks the extra 60 days is fair. I'm not sure about it but... BlueJazz Nov 2014 #63

the guy had his opportunity to keep it at 60 days . . . he decided to push it DrDan Nov 2014 #45

What kind of familiarity do you need to know not to call the judge a cock? Renew Deal Nov 2014 #55

I have a hunch it's not his first time in court KinMd Nov 2014 #76

Guy deserved it. dilby Nov 2014 #6

No, that's absurd. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #8

agreed. La Lioness Priyanka Nov 2014 #10

Strongly disagree. Respect for the law is very much in the public interest. badtoworse Nov 2014 #11

The law is often against public interest. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #16

Thanks, but I'll stick with the law. - nt badtoworse Nov 2014 #30

Why is that? nt ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #85

I'm not a big fan of anarchy. badtoworse Nov 2014 #89

Nothing the poster said would bring about anarchy in any way. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #96

"We should have absolutely no respect for the law, ... badtoworse Nov 2014 #97

No, its not. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #98

Anarchy was in response to ZombieHorde's post that talked about no respect for the law. badtoworse Nov 2014 #99

Thank you. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #105

From your few, yet succint words here, I think we take a similar stance. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #116

I suspect ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #121

I was advocating nonviolent solutions to nonviolent problems. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #101

You've moderated your position badtoworse Nov 2014 #117

I don't think calling anyone a cocksucker is cool. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #120

Was the law against the public interest in the hearing when this particular case took place? LanternWaste Nov 2014 #34

My statement was about how we treat people. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #83

OK, let's forget pipi_k Nov 2014 #47

Would you sentence someone to 120 days in jail for calling ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #84

LOL, do you really pay attention to the legal system...... Logical Nov 2014 #68

So how would what this jerk did improve things? badtoworse Nov 2014 #90

To be fair the guy was in front of the judge for assault with a knife. dilby Nov 2014 #12

I agree, but that is not why he was sentenced for 120 days. nt ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #17

What would our court system look like if you could just address the judge anyway you like? dilby Nov 2014 #25

The guy made a rude remark as he walked away. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #80

It degrades the authority of the justice system... Oktober Nov 2014 #13

The justice system is corrupt, and should be degraded. nt ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #82

While I don't agree with what he did.... NCTraveler Nov 2014 #21

What would you suggest pipi_k Nov 2014 #48

How about a night in jail to see if he gets the message... Hippo_Tron Nov 2014 #62

Well, he got 60 days off the bat the first time he did it, then he promptly did it again. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #111

Just guessing he's a little late for a "Scared Straight" approach. alphafemale Nov 2014 #118

Literally hundreds of suggestions over removing him from society and taking away his rights. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #95

Should Bernie Madoff have gone to prison? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #40

I am not benefited in any way by him being incarcerated. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #81

The way that people benefit is that others may see the severe sentence he got, Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #86

Loss of assets would scare most wealthy people. nt ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #87

Easy for them to stash millions beyond reach, even if they are caught. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #92

I would rather we change that than continue our violence. nt ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #100

The judge was more than patient leftynyc Nov 2014 #14

The guy should sue NobodyHere Nov 2014 #15

He has a First Amendment right to call a judge a "cocksucker" during court proceedings? (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #41

good luck with that . . . bet he would have a hard time finding someone to take that case DrDan Nov 2014 #44

and who is going to decide his suit? a judge. dismissed. jberryhill Nov 2014 #51

Fuck no OriginalGeek Nov 2014 #18

YOU BEAT ME TO IT! Old Nick Nov 2014 #20

It's the law. Fair has nothing to do with it. Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #19

I don't think a cell was the only option with respect to punishment under the law. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #26

Wrong, the judge is not forced to use 120 days. WTF? nt Logical Nov 2014 #67

I would say a judge deserves an amount of respect. Then........... wandy Nov 2014 #22

Companies don't run county jails. former9thward Nov 2014 #107

Oh. Does that mean they are allowed to or......... wandy Nov 2014 #112

It probably means counties have not found anybody willing to do it. former9thward Nov 2014 #113

He deserved it and needs some serious attitude adjustments. DebJ Nov 2014 #23

You're right NobodyHere Nov 2014 #57

LOL nope. The dangerous brat with the attitude of a 2 year old. DebJ Nov 2014 #60

So..... NobodyHere Nov 2014 #73

So was that 60 days for the knife and 120 days for being rude? Iggo Nov 2014 #24

60 days for one insult... and then another 60 for a second when he wasn't happy about it... Oktober Nov 2014 #27

YEah that's ridiculous OriginalGeek Nov 2014 #31

He had his bond revoked so he swore dilby Nov 2014 #28

No. Calling a judge a cock does though Boom Sound 416 Nov 2014 #29

Strange as it may seem a courtroom is not a democracy. lpbk2713 Nov 2014 #32

A criminal defense attorney friend calls it "robe fever" when judges act like that.. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2014 #42

Rule 1 in court: Shut the fuck up chrisa Nov 2014 #36

Twice... Oktober Nov 2014 #37

If dumb ass had said that to the judge in a grocery store he walks. IADEMO2004 Nov 2014 #38

100% appropriate DrDan Nov 2014 #43

Good for the judge. bigwillq Nov 2014 #46

Not sure pipi_k Nov 2014 #49

Maybe--maybe--it would get him to appreciate bigwillq Nov 2014 #52

In the judge's sandbox, ya gotta play by the judge's rules. Absolutely fair. WillowTree Nov 2014 #50

He'll probably learn even worse behavior from other inmates. Louisiana1976 Nov 2014 #58

I have a feeling he won't be mouthing off to judges again, though (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #59

Not fair. 2 weeks is fair. nt Logical Nov 2014 #69

Only if it takes place in a venue that you control. WillowTree Nov 2014 #72

Hey I get it tough sentences just like the GOP loves! nt Logical Nov 2014 #75

He got 60 days the first time he did it, then promptly did it again. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #93

What did he think was going to happen? Not too bright, that one is. n/t Throd Nov 2014 #53

In this case yes. Renew Deal Nov 2014 #54

The inability to shut the hell up in court shows a lack of impulse control that is dangerous Recursion Nov 2014 #56

Please explain to me what good this does for society to have him in jail for 4 months Hippo_Tron Nov 2014 #61

No, but judges get to do what they want. Immunity and all. nt Logical Nov 2014 #64

Yup totally fair. Egnever Nov 2014 #70

How many worse things can you do JonLP24 Nov 2014 #88

A person shouldn't behave that way. WhiteAndNerdy Nov 2014 #91

Absolutely absurd. RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #94

How hard is it not to call a judge a cock? Recursion Nov 2014 #103

The issue is the fairness of the punishment. RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #104

Contempt of court is not a question of law but of demeanor Recursion Nov 2014 #106

None of that has anything to do RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #108

I don't see it as absurd. Recursion Nov 2014 #109

Your sarcasm aside, we disagree. RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #115

Well he got 60 days for the first time he did it, then he promptly did it again. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #110

The judge was actually pretty cool for the first two times Recursion Nov 2014 #102