IanSomnia

I'd love to read the article but this is as far as I got

Reloading the page got rid of it but still wtf. Forcing me to leave your website and reload the page is idiotic.

I lost the game 😑

Sweet!

I believe that is what is alleged. Thank you for the break down. It can be confusing to parse out.

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

Congress 🤯

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.

The casings can be pig intestine. The meat itself is not pig.

I mean, have you seen/heard her perform? She's very convincing.