• squiblet@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    The atmosphere is intended to further respect for the institution of the court. You can be humorous if it’s done in a respectful manner, though (depends on the judge and situation, too). Some attorneys get away with it. I filled a court with laughter one time while pleading guilty for this total bullshit public weed smoking ticket and the judge was nice to me.