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Woman who threw bowl of food at Chipotle worker sentenced to work 2 months in fast food job (www.cnn.com)

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[–] IanSomnia 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

However, it is written into our laws that a judge may deviate from this norm if they feel it more suitable.

Could you elaborate?

[–] IanSomnia 1 points 11 months ago

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