Any punishment that isn’t a fine, jail time, or community service is unusual by definition because those are the typical consequences. However, it is written into our laws that a judge may deviate from this norm if they feel it more suitable. So yes, a judge could interpret this as unusual, but I they have the legal freedom to decide it’s not.
She was also given a choice so she isn’t being forced into the “unusual” punishment. She chose it over conventional punishments.
What’s cruel about it? It seems akin to community service which is handed down as legal punishment all the time.
Ah that sucks. I guess I should have seen that coming. Some people just won’t learn =/ I wish there was a better way to prevent these parents from ruining the game for everyone.
Some little leagues have a similar rule. If a parent verbally abuses an umpire enough that parent must umpire a certain number of games to see just how hard it is. Punishment fits the crime perfectly.
I mean, have you seen/heard her perform? She’s very convincing.
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Fact: Those cute fluffy babies are actually a variety of baby rails, including a corncrake. Notice how feathery and soft they look, like a baby duck or chicken? That’s because there are basically two strategies for how young are born. They can be altricial, which means you’re born naked and blind (i.e helpless) or precocial, which means you’re born fully feathered or furred and are ready to go from day one.
Fun fact, most birds that are ground-nesters, so game birds, waterbirds, etc., are born feathered and adorable. Whereas most birds born in arboreal nests are little naked jelly beans. Crows, fall into the latter category as anyone who studies crows, rehabs crows, or curiously peeked into a crow nest can attest to.
“Did Kierra Lewis forget that it’s okay to take back consent at any point?” Pretty much sums it up.
I feel exposed if it’s swung all the way open though. I just leave it ajar for the kitty.
This link does a better job of elaboting than I could. But essentially there are punishments outlined for particular crimes. However, the judge may determine the severity of the outlined punishment on a case by case basis. Also, there are alternative punishments that a judge may use at their discretion, or at the request of the defense.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/criminal-sentencing-faq.html
Here’s an article about 7 unusual punishments given by judges.
https://theweek.com/articles/474331/7-ridiculously-bizarre-court-sentences