A Detroit judge has sentenced a teenage boy to two days in jail for falling asleep during a court visit. The incident occurred during a classroom visit by students from a local high school. The judge, whose name has not been released, also ordered the teen to write an apology letter to the court.
A Detroit judge has sentenced a teenage boy to two days in jail for falling asleep during a court visit. The incident occurred during a classroom visit by students from a local high school. The judge, whose name has not been released, also ordered the teen to write an apology letter to the court.
Detroit Teen Jailed for Disrespectful Behavior in Court
The teen, who is 17 years old, was part of a group of students who were visiting the court as part of a civics class. The students were observing a trial when the teen fell asleep. The judge immediately ordered the teen to be handcuffed and taken to jail.
The teen's mother was present at the sentencing and pleaded with the judge to be lenient. She said that her son is a good student and that he had made a mistake. The judge was unmoved and sentenced the teen to two days in jail.
Detroit Teen Jailed for Disrespectful Behavior in Court
The teen's arrest has sparked outrage from some members of the community. They argue that the punishment was too harsh and that the teen should not have been jailed for falling asleep. The judge, however, defended his decision, saying that the teen's behavior was disrespectful and that he needed to send a message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
The teen's case has also raised questions about the juvenile justice system in Detroit. Some critics argue that the system is too harsh and that it does not provide enough support for troubled youth. The judge, however, said that the teen's sentence was fair and that he hopes it will deter him from committing future offenses.
The teen is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail. He is expected to be released on Monday.
