She was set to walk free from court after her defence lawyer outlined the impact that jailing her would have on her two sons, both of whom have ADHD.
But after she was spared jail and decided to stay and watch other members of the gang being sentenced, she took out her mobile phone and started taking photos, which is strictly forbidden and carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
Heathers was arrested and detained in the cells at Liverpool Crown Court, before she claimed only to have taken the photos to show one of her sons what court looks like.
/facepalm
Judge Murray said judicial guidance stated if a serious incident of contempt of court happened, he was required to seek the permission of the presiding judge on the circuit before proceeding.
He said he would postpone the case and asked whether Heathers would let police keep her phone to examine it and check the photos weren't sent to anyone.
Wait, 'let them'..? It's evidence! Can't they simply seize it?
Mr Hawthorne agreed but Heathers shook her head, before her barrister relayed that she was concerned because the device was "her lifeline to the world".
Too bad!
Judge Murray said: "She is not to come back into this court for the remainder of this case, because I've not made any ruling as to what's happened. I don't know if her explanation will be accepted or not."
Sadly, the answer is 'Probably'.
She’s 50 years of age. Just how old are these children?
ReplyDeleteCan’t they live with their father whilst mother does her time in jail where she belongs.
You can understand why lawyers would do their best to keep these people out of jail, they must be a guaranteed source of income for them from the public purse.
ReplyDelete"She’s 50 years of age. Just how old are these children?"
ReplyDeleteMaybe they printed her IQ instead of her age?
"...they must be a guaranteed source of income for them from the public purse."
Not just lawyers! Think of all the rest of the criminal justice system apparatus. Plus the 'charities' leeching off them too.