Courthouse quotes
7:36 pm, March 05, 08 by jonesdaily
It’s hard to get away with assaulting police officers. They’re right there when you do it. Covering the Grays Harbor County courthouse comes with some interesting stories.
Here’s a few random quotes from Monday that didn’t make the paper:
“When a guy starts jacking his jaw up here, it’s because he doesn’t think that the train’s going to hit him.” - Judge to defendant.
“I’ve got a really shaky past.” - Defendant to judge.
“It’s not a good reflection on my ability to raise children.” - Judge to defendant.
“Can you imagine anything more dangerous than a guy messed up on heroin carrying a 9 mm handgun?” - Judge to defendant.
“Obviously he’s guilty.” - Defense attorney about his client.
“Was it a wooden bat or a metal bat?” - Judge to defendant who smashed his girlfriend’s car with a metal bat.
“For his efforts he got Tasered several times.” - Defense attorney about his client.
Judge: “Do you plead guilty or not guilty?” Defendant: “Yes.”
This isn’t to make light of crime and punishment, but to show that people say and do some ridiculous things. Sometimes it gets them thrown in jail.
I cover the courts every Monday. This may become a regular feature.
