9.16.2005

Maybe Her Shirt Should Have Read "Judge, Lighten Up"

[Edited to get the facts straight] This girl, who appeared in a court to face a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge (she allegedly damaged property), was thrown into a courtroom jail for a brief period of time this week in Tarrant County because she wore this shirt (it has "brat" and "naughty" checked) and popped gum when she stood before the judge. "Everyone has to accept the consequences for their actions. Ms. White just had a poor attitude, " said the judge according to the Star Telegram. Our government can lock someone up for having a "poor attitude"? The State accuses you of a crime and forces you into court, and they want you to bring with you an attitude they feel is appropriate? Has it come to this?

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Barry,
Get your story straight. She wasn't there for jury duty. She was facing a criminal mischief charge. She deserves to be thrown in jail.

Not taking the bait this time.

BSG said...

My bad. I was sleepy.

Anonymous said...

We all have days like that. Anyway, it was an interesting story.

big al said...

You have to know phil sorrells to appreciate that story.

Anonymous said...

A lawyer friend of mine a few years ago told me of a client he had, a man who was going to court over a DWI charge. He showed up wearing a Jack Daniels T-shirt...

Anonymous said...

How disrespctul! It is like that time where all the girls wore flip-flops to the White House......yet no AS worse.

Anonymous said...

YOU GO GIRL !!!

free fredmon of speech and expression

Anonymous said...

and i cant spell at 1 a.m

Anonymous said...

well should she have worn a sister's habit and chomped down on a bit of chewin' tobacco?....

......I've always wondered what the heck judges wear (if anything) under those black robes.

:)