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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
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