"Take That Out of Your Mouth!" Judge Raquel West Scolds Defendant with Toothpick

Описание: In this court docket, Judge Raquel West handles a variety of felony cases, ranging from solicitation to serious probation violations.

Key Cases:

State v. Cedric Franklin: A defendant walks up to the bench with a toothpick hanging out of his mouth. Judge West immediately stops the proceeding to reprimand him: "Take that out of your mouth... you're gonna walk up in court with a toothpick hanging out?" Following this, there is a legal negotiation where the Judge insists on a higher prison cap (10 years instead of 5) if he violates his probation, due to his criminal history.

State v. Courtney Joseph: The defendant is on probation for Assault on a Peace Officer. She faces a motion to revoke for new crimes, including DWI with a Child Passenger and Resisting Arrest. Despite these serious violations, the State and Judge agree to a "rare opportunity": a 120-day jail sanction and strict rehab instead of sending her to prison for years. Judge West warns her this is her last chance.

State v. Fabian Hall: Defendant pleads guilty to Injury to a Child (3rd Degree Felony) and receives 7 years deferred probation.

State v. Jace Done: Plea hearing for Solicitation of Prostitution.

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Jace Done (Solicitation of Prostitution Plea) 02:15 Christopher Ortiz (Assault Plea - No Contact Order) 04:00 Cameron LeBlanc (Evading Arrest - Indictment Correction) 06:30 Courtney Joseph (Probation Violation: Assault Cop/DWI with Child) 09:15 Judge West gives a "Rare Opportunity" (120 Days Jail) 11:30 Fabian Hall (Injury to a Child Plea) 12:45 Cedric Franklin & The Toothpick Incident 🦷 13:30 Negotiation on Prison Sentence Cap (5 vs 10 Years)

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