I can believe all of those.
I actually had a rather large dig at three pathetic magistrates (part time judges) that were trying me a few years ago. I changed my plea from not guilty to guilty and the sons of bitches wouldn't accept it, nor would they release me until the case was done.
I told them that I was being tried by the butcher the baker and the candlestick maker and I wouldn't take any further part in the proceedings. They topped up fining me £1000 or US$1500 in the end. They still haven't received a penny piece of it to this day......bastards.
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One love, peace.