I knew a judge who used to thrill young drug dealers by pronouncing, “I hereby sentence you to ten years in prison.” He would then wait while the guy sucked the seat cushion off the chair and his mother fainted before finishing, “…Probated for ten years.” Afterward, in the hall, he turn and said to me, “And that’s the first step in rehabilitation.”
jreckard almost 8 years ago
He’s going to want to hang the jury.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Oooohhh, dat’s gotta hoit!
Tue Elung-Jensen almost 8 years ago
“… however since it is opposite day.”
TossedSaladCartoon almost 8 years ago
HA!
whiteheron almost 8 years ago
Now, that’s an April Fools joke!
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I knew a judge who used to thrill young drug dealers by pronouncing, “I hereby sentence you to ten years in prison.” He would then wait while the guy sucked the seat cushion off the chair and his mother fainted before finishing, “…Probated for ten years.” Afterward, in the hall, he turn and said to me, “And that’s the first step in rehabilitation.”
P51Strega almost 8 years ago
Thank you jurors, you’ve met your civic duty and need not ever report for jury again …
TLH1310 Premium Member almost 8 years ago
And for not taking their oath seriously, the jury gets 5 days in jail for contempt of court.