A MAGISTRATE threw an apprentice painter behind bars for blowing a bubble in his court.
Magistrate Rodney Crisp charged Mirza Zukanovic, 20, with contempt and jailed him for 30 days.
The charge sheet shows that Zukanovic, who was appearing on an assault-related matter, earned Mr Crisp's wrath after he deliberately blew and popped a bubble of gum while looking at the magistrate.
However, Victoria's Supreme Court granted him bail last night after an appeal by his lawyers.
"We are extremely pleased to have him released this evening," said Zukanovic's lawyer, George Defteros.
"We are instructed to pursue his legal rights and entitlements fully."
Zukanovic, from Melbourne, had "scandalised" the court and "challenged its authority" by looking in the magistrate's direction and deliberately blowing and popping a bubble, the charge sheet said.
Posted: at 18-06-2010 11:44 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
gbosa 4 dat judge...i wish den fit place weda na ban or embargo or anytin dem wan cal am on popn of gum.Y man go dem pop gum like fool,i hate dat chewn n popn sound.KPAS KPAS KPAS
Posted: at 23-06-2010 04:18 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
gbosa 4 dat judge...i wish den fit place weda na ban or embargo or anytin dem wan cal am on popn of gum.Y man go dem pop gum like fool,i hate dat chewn n popn sound.KPAS KPAS KPAS
Posted: at 23-06-2010 04:20 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I wonder what the people in support of this would think if they go to court and get arrested for yawning. Are the people in court now super humans or mini god that they demand so much respect and have the power to do anything to anyone that does not succumb.
Posted: at 11-07-2010 10:24 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming