Ah hahahahahha best judge ever:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/79047616/dont-use-facebook-to-judge-a-judgeLa Rue found himself in New Plymouth District Court back in January, and although his case was reported at the time, the transcript handed to website The Spinoff shows the since-retired judge's commendable patience - and understandable annoyance - with the defendant.
However, he keeps his powder dry - in the beginning, at least.
The Court: "Mr La Rue you have been summonsed to court to deal with these outstanding fines, you know that, don't you."
Defendant: "Ah, yes sir."
The Court: "Fines outstanding $6244. I'm going to send you to do community work. Do you want to say anything?"
Defendant: "Happy with that."
Judge Roberts then asks the court registrar to show La Rue the Facebook posting that had been brought to his attention.
"Yeah, I was very intoxicated", says LaRue - it's all he can manage before Judge Roberts stops him.
"Read it out loud," Judge Roberts commands.
Defendant: "Says, 'F*** off".
The Court: "Read it out word for word. Your post please."
Defendant: "The bottom one?"
The Court: "Go point it to him, Mr Registrar please?"
Defendant: "This one."
The Court: "Yes."
Defendant: "LOL I hope the ******* gone by Friday. Ha ha. f*****, nah f***** c*** whose old face and saggy chin. F*** off".
The Court: "Who were you talking about?"
Defendant: "Well I'm talking to [a] mate aren't I?
The Court: "No, no. Who are you talking about?"
Defendant: "Well, I'm guessing in respect to this post."
The Court: "Who are you talking about when you talk about, "The f****** old c*** with the saggy old chin".
Defendant: "Well, I guess I'm talking to you, sir."
The Court: "Thank you."
Defendant: "And I, I don't really know what to say about that but I do apologise."
The Court: "No, no you don't have to say anything, that's what I thought."
Defendant: "Yep."
The Court: "For your own benefit, Mr La Rue, I don't read that drivel. That was drawn to my attention by my registrar. You're a brave soul though, aren't you?"
Defendant: "Well, all I can say is you got me on that one."
The Court: "I got you cold mate."
The Defendant: "You did and I apologise for that."
The Court: "Now you're hardly a picture yourself are you?"
Defendant: "Oh, no.
The Court: "No. You don't work do you?"
Defendant: "No I don't."
The Court: "Right. You're otherwise indolent aren't you? Bone idle. Get it back off him. One: Outstanding fines $6244 remitted. Two: Substitution 300 hours' community work. Work off your laughter in the cells while we get the order typed."
Defendant: "Um –"
The Court: "In the cells."
Defendant: "I do apologise for that."
The Court: "Damage done Mr La Rue. Don't give a toss."
