Kids (and toddlers, specifically) are known for their brutal honesty. Children are prone to speaking their minds in a no-holds-barred manner, a trait which often leads to surprisingly hilarious results.
Chief Judge Frank Caprio demonstrated this himself during a hilarious sentencing that was featured on the popular series Caught in Providence.
As the clip opens, the viewer learns the reason for the defendant’s court appearance: he has been charged with a traffic violation.
The man, who had only been driving in the US for the past 6 months, had a perfect driving record in his native country of Africa but had been recently pulled over for going 35 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone.
The man, who claims to have not seen the speed limit sign, tells the judge “I didn’t feel like I was speeding, I was just following the cars in front of me.”
He then reveals his family is in the courtroom with him today, motioning towards his wife, toddler, and newborn baby who are sitting in the back.
Judge Caprio, who is known for his sense of humor and kind heart, calls the family to stand with the father.
When questioned by the judge, the wife reveals that she was in the car with her husband but did not tell him to slow down because “I didn’t feel like we were… exceeding too much over the speed limit.”
“Not too much, just a little,” the judge jokes.
Noticing the toddler, Judge Caprio asks the father to bring him to the front of the court.
The judge sits the grinning boy in his lap and says, “I’m going to ask you 2 questions, okay? We’re talking about your father. You’re going to say ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’… What do you say?”
“Guilty!” the decisive toddler exclaims without missing a beat— and not even the guilty father can hold back his laughter.
“He doesn’t know what he’s saying!” the father jokes.
Despite the speeding violation, Judge Caprio tells the man that he has a wonderful family and will be receiving credit for his clean driving record in Africa.
Before finishing, the judge wishes the young couple his best, saying, “You have a very honest, young man, as well. Good luck to you.”
This isn’t the first time Judge Caprio has included a child in their parent’s sentencing— check out this hilarious article, detailing a young boy’s punishment for his father!
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