Do Girls have something special. This Judge questions.

[CAP1]

Im joking that it was ugliness that got her thrown in jail. If you know anything about this judge you would understand. The girl was being ugly with her choice of free speech. Offending the public at large through visual assault is another thing. At a distance you cannot see the 'I have the' or the 'so I make the' parts. So what you get is 'P**** Rules.' Thats pretty ugly and I think that what got her confined was not the tshirt but the way she responded (not the words she used but how she used them) when the judge asked her about it.

Pretty much I think she deserved it and I dont think her lawsuit will get anywhere. And no she is not pretty.

it seemed that she wasn't given a chance to turn the shirt inside out...or explain anything.

 maybe she threw attitude. but as long as she wasn't inciting violence, or a riot, or threatening anyone, she was within her rights to wear that shirt.

 she was by no means right.....but she was within them.

[Larry]

See Rule #14

[Chalenge]

"LaPenta said she told the judge that it would have been inappropriate if she had been the defendant." Realize now that she is talking to a Judge and that in the court room the Judge is the ultimate authority. It is immediately obvious that LaPenta isnt shooting square with the media in what she is saying happened (or possibly the media is panning her tale to make the most of the story).

Yes she mouthed off alright and she got what she deserved. Dont fool yourselves into thinking otherwise.

[DREDIOCK]

Always gotta be careful when entering a courtroom.
Inside a courtroom judges are the next thing to a god. because there...they are.

I've seen them run the full range. From friendly and tolerant to damn near rabid. I knew of one judge whom when he passed away even some cops celebrated because he was such a jerk_ .
And woe be unto you if you if you piss off the latter variety when they are in a bad mood. They can find all sorts of things to drain your bank account for.

[CAP1]

informing anyone of one simple fact is not "mouthing off". now had she said it with attitude......different story. even then, a warning to "shut it" would've been in order first.

 no way this judge is right.

[Maverick]

It's the Judge's courtroom, period end of story. If the Judge is offended, you have offended the court. The building is just the setting, the judge IS the court. If you enter the courtroom and official work place of the Judge you should be aware, defendant, witness or observer, that you dress and act appropriately. She obviously knew it was inappropriate when questioned by the judge. Had she simply said yes your honor but it was not my intent to offend and offer to leave he likely would have let her go. She should have stayed outside the actual court and waited for her friend. A moments lack of thought brought her the hassle. I understand she had no intention of going to the court that day when she dressed but she really should have remained outside.

[Twizzty]

No wonder the judge tossed her behind bars have you seen her? AIIIEEEE my eyes!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/07/jennifer-lapenta-girl-jai_n_567751.html

[Dragon]

It's the Judge's courtroom, period end of story. If the Judge is offended, you have offended the court. The building is just the setting, the judge IS the court. If you enter the courtroom and official work place of the Judge you should be aware, defendant, witness or observer, that you dress and act appropriately. She obviously knew it was inappropriate when questioned by the judge. Had she simply said yes your honor but it was not my intent to offend and offer to leave he likely would have let her go. She should have stayed outside the actual court and waited for her friend. A moments lack of thought brought her the hassle. I understand she had no intention of going to the court that day when she dressed but she really should have remained outside.

+1, all of it. 

[bcadoo]

Direct contempt is that which occurs in the presence of the presiding judge (in facie curiae) and may be dealt with summarily: the judge notifies the offending party that he or she has acted in a manner which disrupts the tribunal and prejudices the administration of justice. After giving the person the opportunity to respond, the judge may impose the sanction immediately.

It should be noted that in civil contempt cases there is no principle of proportionality. In Chadwick v. Janecka (3d Cir. 2002), a US court of appeals held that H. Beatty Chadwick could be held indefinitely under federal law, for his fauilure to produce US$ 2.5 mill. as state court ordered in a civil trial.

 Chadwick had been imprisoned for nine years at that time and continued to be held in prison until 2009, when a state court set him free after 14 years, making him the person longest ever imprisoned on a contempt charge.

[Chalenge]

informing anyone of one simple fact is not "mouthing off". now had she said it with attitude......different story. even then, a warning to "shut it" would've been in order first.

 no way this judge is right.

'Right' is not the correct word. The judge is always right. I know alot of people think everything has to be fair. Well that has never been true in a court room.

[guncrasher]

See Rule #14

[CAP1]

'Right' is not the correct word. The judge is always right. I know alot of people think everything has to be fair. Well that has never been true in a court room.

no, no they're not.

at that instant she may have been.....but it will more than likely be shown that she showed poor judgment(no pun intended), unless the girl gave her SERIOUS attitude.

[Nwbie]

You gotta read some of these - a lot of these Judges are very funny, dealing with the "citizens" can be very trying lol
http://www.ontherecordincookcounty.com/

[eddiek]

I doubt we are getting the whole story here.  The title of the article is almost guaranteed to get people's attention, and there is no mention of witnesses, so some reporter saw a story and ran with it.
I'd be interested to hear accounts of those who were there, not just the judge and this woman. 
Seems a lot of people are quick to condemn the judge (also female from the article) for overstepping her authority.  I disagree.  The courtroom is a judge's workplace, her place of business.  Wearing inappropriate attire into said workplace is almost guaranteed to draw negative attention, and just from the pic of the supposed victim, she doesn't appear to be someone who recognizes boundaries, nor does she appear to be one who knows when to keep her mouth shut and show proper respect. 
A person's choice of clothing oftentimes reflects their own personal attitude.  Given the words on the shirt, what kind of attitude do you really suppose she had?  Poor choice of attire, and to wear it into a female judge's courtroom.......poor judgment, IMHO.  Females clash over seemingly trivial things, but they do clash, and when you have a female judge, a professional woman, having to deal with another woman who is wearing a shirt with a saying on it that is potentially offensive and disrespectful to both genders.....one can only imagine what was really said and how the young woman reacted and what she really said and in what manner.
Wait a while, folks........this one will play out, more info will be coming.  Save your condemnation of the judge til we know everything that was said by both parties.

[FYB]

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Good one Twizzty!