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 about 7 years ago
He’s going to want to hang the jury.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 7 years ago
Oooohhh, dat’s gotta hoit!
Tue Elung-Jensen about 7 years ago
“… however since it is opposite day.”
TossedSaladCartoon about 7 years ago
HA!
whiteheron about 7 years ago
Now, that’s an April Fools joke!
MeGoNow Premium Member about 7 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 about 7 years ago
Thank you jurors, you’ve met your civic duty and need not ever report for jury again …
TLH1310 Premium Member about 7 years ago
And for not taking their oath seriously, the jury gets 5 days in jail for contempt of court.