I was on a jury earlier this year where a phone went off right in the middle of a crucial cross-examination, and IT WAS THE JUDGE'S PHONE! He quietly apologized, but fell short of throwing himself in jail for 48 hours. (How forgiving of him.) 🙄🙄🙄
got an invitation to traffic court. little po-dunk county where nobody walks without paying up. got to the courthouse wearing shorts. 90*+ outside. lobby sign says " no hats - no shorts - no flip flops - no tanks or halter tops - shirt tails tucked in - cell phones silenced " there's no time to go home or change. called to the bench. judge says " the sign outside says ....................... " i said " i came here from work unaware of a dress code. i saw the sign. tucked in my shirt and silenced my cell phone. it's what i could do with what i have ". the judge asked the cop " was this man respectful and cooperative during the traffic stop " ? the cop said " yes he was ". the judge said " thank you for showing some respect for our court - have a nice day " no conviction - no fine.
I wear an insulin pump, it has an alarm that goes off if my sugar is too high, too low or insulin vial needs replacing. I had hell going through the metal detector, because they told me I could not have it, I told them too bad, it stays on, I got a clearance, and went to to the courtroom. I did inform the bailiff because they had that policy on cell phones, he asked if I could turn it off, I said no, because it is a life saving device it stays on,. He informed the judge and pointed me out and he called me forward and told me that it is a distraction to the court, Don't care, it is considered a life saving device, and it stays on. I don't care about your policies because it does not over rule my right to live. I asked him if he would ask a person with a pacemaker who has and alarm that goes off on his phone if he wants them to turn them off as well? Long story short, there was nothing the Judge could do about it, without placing my life in jeopardy, and facing a huge lawsuit. Yes, it did go off, because my sugar dropped below, 88. I got up, walked out and took care of business. But no, Judges are not Gods, it is not their courtrooms. Those courthouses are the People's courts, the Judges may think they are special, but they are more arrogant assholes than anything else.
For sure they're not gods and often need to be reminded of this fact. It's because they wear black and are "mourning the dead" (persons - corporations, imaginary entities) that they're not gods, for one. But most of them aren't used to dealing with "life" they're so disconnected, and there's always a certain amount of decorum that's required. Maybe saying: " _If this man is to not wear his pacemaker or other lifesaving device, then this man cannot be tried._ " would suffice.
The judicial branch is in desperate need of reform. The US system is directly linked to the British system which is directly linked to an ABSOLUTE monarchy (dictatorship). When a kingdom grows too large for a King/Queen to directly administer "justice" then a representative is appointed to serve in actual place of the actual monarch. When you understand this then all of this "makes sense" but you also realize that it is HIGHLY undemocratic, unjust, and set up for potential abuse by highly flawed human beings. The court systems generally preserve power and side with the powerful in societies and when David wins against Goliath that is the exception and not the rule. For every wise Solomon there is a Donald Trump....
@@davidmorse2149 talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous no matter who's doing it, I make the cab drivers turn their phones off while they're driving or I report them to their supervisors
What is really funny is being in a classified meeting in a locked room where all of the electronic devices are supposed to be outside in the little lockers provided, and a phone goes off.
A Judges family member went to the hospital. I drove the "judge" there, with his wife, (there is limited parking).. After awhile we went to the cafeteria, which includes a "waitress", whom brings your food. I left a 10% tip. The Judge left a 65 cent tip. he was marginally rude to the waitress. Things we remember. I lost all respect for him.
OhSoCheesy I’ve had many arguments in cinemas with people using their phone or even talking on them. I’ve found a nice loud “I’ve paid to watch the movie not listen to you, please turn it off or leave” works pretty well most of the time. The embarrassment of everyone focusing on them usually shuts them up. I’ve rarely had to get any more assertive or rude than that, although it does happen occasionally.
@@wkdravenna clearly this is going way over your head. You're are not important enough to have my number. Anyone that is still isn't getting an answer from me.
I was raised in the 60's and my parent's made sure to teach my brother and me those "old school" manners. It was also a time that telephones hung on the kitchen wall - when you left the house you left "connectivity" behind. I STILL leave my cell phone sitting on the kitchen table. If you want to talk to me ... well you just have to wait until I can sit down and have a cup of coffee while we talk. Aside from all those gestures of respect and politeness that my father taught me, I was also in the U.S. Navy where all of those gestures were reinforced, and *enforced* . Heaven help the sailor that walked on to the mess deck with his "cover" still on his head. He was lucky if it didn't end up someplace where the sun don't shine. Being polite and showing manners takes effort and an awareness of your surroundings and the people around you. Leaving those gestures behind doesn't come from a "modern" attitude, but comes from a selfish, or at best, a lazy attitude. Maybe I'm just an old "boomer" and maybe all those little quirky gestures, like taking off one's hat when indoors are "old fashioned" ... or maybe some of our social problems today are rooted in the loss of those simple gestures of respect and politeness and awareness of the people around us.
if i’m a plaintiff or defendant trying to make my case to the jury snd some asshat disrupts the proceedings, or even the flow of my narrative, by making inappropriate noises, I’d be furious. Justice is a solemn undertaking and deserves our full and undivided attention.
You Just Don't Understand... Cell phones are MORE IMPORTANT than... 1. Judges rules 2. People in front of you when you're driving 3. Situational awareness 4. Your job
Most people are unaware that your cell phone is not off by just pushing the power button. It’s still running. Unless you hold down the power button until a screen notice asks you to power down. Then your phone is truly off.
@@BeingMe23 / not sure why you think it can’t power off? Let’s go through this again. Using a iPhone XR. Using the button on the lift side of the screen, hold it down until you see a notification screen. The first slider powers off the iPhone. Swipe to the right and your iPhone will turn off To turn the phone back on you hold down the button until you see the Apple logo. I hope this helps👋
Really most ppl dont know how to turn their phone off???? Lmfao Dont suppose you have anything to back up that arbitrary and ridiculous statement by any chance didnt think so my 70 yr old mother cant send text but know what she can turn her phone on and off smh
@@shawnmccarty6923 Thanks for being an example of what kind of attitudes forced all the extra reminders to ACTUALLY turn your phone off at the start of a movie! Really livens things up. Then again you’ve NEVER made a mistake, right?
My cell phone is on vibrate 99% of the time; the other 1% it is on silent. Why people feel they need to have an annoying song play so that everyone else can hear it is beyond me.
When I was 19 I visited a courtroom for the first time over a traffic ticket. My problem was not knowing any of the protocol & what was expected of you. This would have been an excellent addition to the civics class I had in high school.
We don't allow any government officials to act as "gods" in any other position.....why are we allowing judges to act as god ? This is constitutional how?
The courtroom has no authority to say you cannot record during court as its public property, owned by the people. Arresting people for doing so makes them the criminals! Steve I like you and enjoy your videos I just wish you would see how criminal our government officials have gotten.
Some professional exams ban cell phone noise in auditorium settings. Your exam is picked up, and tossed without being graded. When the test a test is only offered every six months, you probably will remember next time. People are used to having way too much slack.
For those so upset by the reality of being in a courtroom, I agree that “No person is a God....” But if you ever have the occasion to be in a courtroom before a judge, remember that you have been informed of the consequences of violating the rules!
Used to hold that opinion myself until I was dragged into court to satisfy someone else's common motives. You should try to remember the old saying; "There but by the grace of God go I". Not everyone who winds up in front of the judge is there because they did something.
Steve, what happens when the judge hears a vibration only to discover that what went off was a medical device? Diabetics sometimes use blood glucose monitors that tell the cell phone to alert the user about low or high blood sugar levels. Turning off the phone makes the user blind. It seems to me that the Citrus County court could have a little compassion here.
Thing is that the Judge wants "No Distractions" while the Jury and the Judge is dealing with someones life , that may or may not go to jail for 20 years . Anyone here or out there want to spend time in jail because an important fact got missed because of a distraction during proceedings ?
Is it OK to cough or sneeze in the courtroom? Do you get "detained" for that too? OMG WHAT A TERRIBLE DISTRACTION!!!!! I so totally lost my train of thought we'll have to start the whole 20-minute hearing all over again!!!
All you have to do, if you think your going to die, if you shut off the phone, is put it on Vibrate only.... In this case, I agree with the Judges, in court, Cell phone off....
Church, Courtroom, Library, or Funeral homes and burial services. It is only common courtesy and respect for others. These 2 qualities are severely lacking these days. While it's Great to have Rights, your rights should never infringe upon or interfere with another's Rights.
Steve, I was part of the Jury Duty selection process (never got on a case though) a bit ago. When I went, I dressed business/what I would wear to work (I am an office worker). I was kinda shocked to see most of the people there dressed in shorts and a tee (I think it was summer). I of course had my cell off regardless. Call me a little old fashion, but I figured going in everyday for Jury Duty, I wanted to show respect for the court and the process it stood for.
I had a cell phone during a very important TIMED TEST go off TWICE from the same person that they were also taking the same test, and they took the calls!! What is it with these people?
"Leave your cellphone in your car." -I didn't drive a car here. I have a bike locked to a rack outside. On a side note, I have had my insulin pump mistaken for playing with an "electronic device." It also "chimes" if empty, near empty, or if flow is interrupted. Now, this was easily resolved. But..... now everyone around me knew i was on a pump. It is none of everyone's business that I'm on a pump. What's your view on this? Should I have to then explain myself to everyone? In court, I would ask to either discuss with the bailiff quietly, or ask to approach the bench and tell only the judge that it was a medical device. We had a judge here would confiscate a phone that went off. I was interning at the time. He shot me death glare when a phone behind me went off. Wt that time, early 2000s, I had a phone with a removable battery. I KNEW it wasn't my phone, battery got removed in his court. It was actually a phone in a conference room behind me in someone's bag.
But how are people going to know what their friends had for breakfast if they can't answer their phone. My God theres so much information they just have to know right now.
There's a reason you simply don't bring powered-up babies into a courtroom (or a cinema), same with the phone. However I've seen it a few times where a bailiff tells certain people to switch off their phone and put it away, then happily sit back down and fiddle with their own.
i had to serve jury duty for the first time last year and was told at the door i had to leave all electronics in my car . so i sent out and locked my phone in my glove box. 4 hrs later when i was told i could go home . the temp had dropped from 30' F to -20"f and my phone was bricked. so im out the day i had to take off work . i was expecting that . but i also have to buy a new phone. :(
@@zarkruzam3090 i thought I had put mine on airplane mode (apparently didnt tap right on the button) and it went off. I was mortified but the guy in the row in front was irate. You never know who might kill you!
Ppl are spending so much time and effort on their phones it would probably overshadow their own life support systems. I think it's about time to maybe ween people off a wee bit.
I saw a woman had a skull cap on and was ask to remove it and she said she had breast cancer and her hair was falling out in chunks, made her take it off and saw why she was wearing it and told her she could put it back on and apologized
I turn my cell phone off during appointments with my clients. It is extremely disruptive and discourteous to my clients if my attention is endlessly distracted with matters that can be addressed at a later time. It's stunning how the dang thing has become little more than a pathetic pacifier in today's world.
Frequent occurrence in a busy hospital ER: walk into a room to see the new patient. "Hello, I'm Dr. Jones. I understand that you've been having some abdominal pain." Patient: "Well, Doc, it started ..." His phone rings. "Oh, hi, Bob. Yeah, I've been meaning to call you. Are we still on for the football game Sunday? Blah, blah, blah." One minute, tops, and I walk out to see a few other patients before returning to hear about this guy's problems.
I once went to an Ortho because I was having a hip problem. While trying to discuss my issue with the doctor, he kept checking his phone, texting and even took a call in the middle of the exam. I refuse to go back. BTW, if you are in Maryland, the doctor's name is Vivek Sood.
In NC, many senior judges have ordered that no phones, cameras or electronic recording device are permitted within the courthouse. This in smaller counties where all the county offices might be in the same building--- including Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court where public records are kept. Metal detectors and wands are used at the entrance. In some of these courthouses, one must remove belts and shoes for inspection. Should we trust the government that does not trust us?
Stop turning everything into an idiotic conspiracy theory, and if you're trying to recruit revolutionaries to overthrow the government at least have the honesty to say so up front.
Oh no... Big joke then... This is the same judge that fell asleep during court proceedings... Someone sent him a box of NoDoz through the mail... Now that was funny
@@gregmannos This is why I can't call any judge, "your honor" or "honorable." They lack honor and integrity. The No Doz in the mail was hilarious though 😂😂😂
I was pleading my own traffic ticket in court where there was a sign outside the courtroom that said “No cell phones allowed in the courtroom”. Well someone’s cell phone went off and the Judge stopped the proceedings to inquire whose cell phone went off. After demanding to know several times, some lady finally admitted her wrong doing. The Judge then went on a tyrant for 20 minutes (I kid you not) about how cell phones interrupt the court and waste every ones’ time. I thought to myself, “Judge, if you are so concerned over a cell phone wasting time, why are you wasting 20 minutes lecturing the rest of us who can read and obey signs? Just throw the offender out of court or hold them in contempt and get on with your job.” My ticket was dismissed but I still had to pay $120 for court costs. WTF! I now I avoid that town like the plague.
If people could show respect then judges wouldn’t have to do this. Courtrooms and movie theaters are two places where it should be extremely obvious how to behave, and there should be consequences if someone is too inconsiderate to blend in.
How are the noises various bodily functions create handled in courts in formal session? Old school....? This issue is a fine example of how the judicial system kicks and screams from the top demanding “respect”. Respect is not elicited by bullying behavior. When this behavior is exhibited a red flag is raised for all to see.
Hey Steve, as an I.T. person that focuses in the black ops of tech. if the court wanted to they could do wireless black boxes that block ANY AND ALL frequency's The reason they SHOULD.. is if someone wanted to leave a electronic "weapon" in the court.. the black box would protect everyone from the weapons "activation". I can tell you in some HIGH LEVEL buildings (nsa cia) they do this exact thing on certain restricted levels. so even if someone smuggles something in they cant activate it with a frequency.
TK UA if it’s Android they can remote a text message to it and power it off. If the gov wanted to they could tell phone companies that when x signal is triggered to power down and all phones would obey.. but they don’t want to cause a issue with the public so they ask you to. But all phones have gps and just like they can go into car mode when movement is detected they could be commanded to power down at a location.
It's a Respect issue, turn off your phone in Court and in Church. Leave it outside in your truck or turn it off. Again it's just a matter of showing Respect for where you are.
I was in court and in front of the judge when my phone went off. I had turned it off, however I needed to show my attorney something that was important to my defense so I turned it on. Then someone called me. The judge wad not happy and I fully understand why. Fortunately after a brief explanation and a long apology about why it happened I won the case. It really comes down to common courtesy. Imagine before cell phones if someone came into the court room every few minutes hollering that someone had a phone call. People think they are so important that they NEED to have a phone. I remember having to hitch hike to a pay phone to make a call. We still got bussines done just fine.
I get that the judge runs the courtroom and that's fine to a degree. But there needs to be standards in place to prevent some of these judges going on a power trip.
This seems like a no brainer, a cell phone could easily be used to maliciously disrupt proceedings. Time a phone call during the crux of an argument and it would have a huge psychological effect on everyone in the room.
Yup. New power & volume buttons cost more than my phone is worth & I can't afford a new phone. So my power button is held in place, backwards, by some scotch tape. It's much more sensitive than normal & I have to continually check it. Couldn't find the volume button so that's inoperative & my phone stays on silent (no vibrate either) unless I'm expecting a call, so I should be safe in these situations.
@@Iceberg86300 LOL🤣 Should have gotten one when Obama was in office! Everyone in the hood had three or four "FREE" Obama phones.... IDK, Maybe u can still get one....
Courts ban cell phones for everyone but attorneys? Yep, in some, mostly criminal, courthouses. Makes some sense. Phones are often valuable exhibits. What about pro se litigants? Shouldn't they be afforded the same deference as attorneys?
In my elementary school we where tought the the legislative branch makes the law the executive branch enforces the law and the judicial branch merely interprets what the law means or what the legislatures intention was when writing the law judges are not pose to legislate from the bench or be an activist thats the whole purpose of 12 jurors they are supose to make sure judges and DA's use common sence jurey nullification is real and needed
Judge Haller: _"Now didn't I tell you next time you appear in my courtroom that you dress appropriately?"_ Vinny Gambini: _"You were serious about that?"_
Because entering the building is nobody else's business especially if it includes people with CHILDREN. using the clerks office the prosecutor office. Seeing the sheriff. Getting a gag order or a warrant on someone. Getting a RESTRAINT AGAINST A VIOLENT OR STALKER. Or filing charges against a cop. This DOESNT need to be livestreamed and could make it a nightmare for the person being filmed in a closed case.
@@carlsutherland3730 thru the frount door and thru a security area. I'm in Indiana and since 9/11every County in America has security like an airport executive without the strip search. Unless you make the metal detection ding.
@@carlsutherland3730 it IS the lobby. We don't really have a Lobby its more of a wide hallway in a T. with clerk office stair and elevator right next to security. Like about a dozen steps. Also they have a folding table they use to hold stuff for people in the building they won't let you walk around with. Like sharp objects or a camera.
the court room issue i have. is film from the court room is on TV. but they NEVER show the name of the judge. so come next election ill know how to vote
I am sorry but this is a total abuse of power! I agree cell phones need to be silenced in court but Jail Really? No this is overboard and unacceptable to my sensibilities! Even judges aren’t above a code of decency and restraint! If a phone goes off the person and their phone gets escorted out ! I will never agree with putting someone in jail for basically minor distraction because before long if one wears the wrong colors or has a coughing fit and next thing you know everyone is going to jail too many people are in jail or prison in this country already and this line of reasoning is dangerous! 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Jail for forgetting to turn your phone off seems excessive to me, sometimes people in court have bigger problems to worry about than a damn phone. Yes it's annoying, yes it's against general accepted behavior, yes it's happened to most cell phone users, probably not in court but it happens.
Blade Runner That’s what I am talking about! Putting people in “ jail “ seems to be a fix all in this country and over a cell phone??? Some people have no sense of balance or they are power hungry!
Cursed cell phones will turn themselves on again in your pocket, and that could lead to an embarrassment. The last time I was in a court room cell phones didn't even exist
I'm willing to bet, the people whom don't shut off their phones in court. Are the very same people, that use their keyless entry fobs to locate where they parked ! Lol
I was on a jury earlier this year where a phone went off right in the middle of a crucial cross-examination, and IT WAS THE JUDGE'S PHONE! He quietly apologized, but fell short of throwing himself in jail for 48 hours. (How forgiving of him.) 🙄🙄🙄
The Judge can break his own rules.
@@jeopardy60611 only if hes a Democrat
Rules for thee but not for me
got an invitation to traffic court.
little po-dunk county where nobody walks without paying up.
got to the courthouse wearing shorts. 90*+ outside.
lobby sign says " no hats - no shorts - no flip flops - no tanks or halter tops - shirt tails tucked in - cell phones silenced "
there's no time to go home or change.
called to the bench. judge says " the sign outside says ....................... "
i said " i came here from work unaware of a dress code. i saw the sign. tucked in my shirt and silenced my cell phone. it's what i could do with what i have ".
the judge asked the cop " was this man respectful and cooperative during the traffic stop " ?
the cop said " yes he was ".
the judge said " thank you for showing some respect for our court - have a nice day "
no conviction - no fine.
I wear an insulin pump, it has an alarm that goes off if my sugar is too high, too low or insulin vial needs replacing. I had hell going through the metal detector, because they told me I could not have it, I told them too bad, it stays on, I got a clearance, and went to to the courtroom. I did inform the bailiff because they had that policy on cell phones, he asked if I could turn it off, I said no, because it is a life saving device it stays on,. He informed the judge and pointed me out and he called me forward and told me that it is a distraction to the court, Don't care, it is considered a life saving device, and it stays on. I don't care about your policies because it does not over rule my right to live. I asked him if he would ask a person with a pacemaker who has and alarm that goes off on his phone if he wants them to turn them off as well? Long story short, there was nothing the Judge could do about it, without placing my life in jeopardy, and facing a huge lawsuit. Yes, it did go off, because my sugar dropped below, 88. I got up, walked out and took care of business. But no, Judges are not Gods, it is not their courtrooms. Those courthouses are the People's courts, the Judges may think they are special, but they are more arrogant assholes than anything else.
For sure they're not gods and often need to be reminded of this fact. It's because they wear black and are "mourning the dead" (persons - corporations, imaginary entities) that they're not gods, for one. But most of them aren't used to dealing with "life" they're so disconnected, and there's always a certain amount of decorum that's required. Maybe saying: " _If this man is to not wear his pacemaker or other lifesaving device, then this man cannot be tried._ " would suffice.
Best comment on this thread!
The judicial branch is in desperate need of reform. The US system is directly linked to the British system which is directly linked to an ABSOLUTE monarchy (dictatorship). When a kingdom grows too large for a King/Queen to directly administer "justice" then a representative is appointed to serve in actual place of the actual monarch. When you understand this then all of this "makes sense" but you also realize that it is HIGHLY undemocratic, unjust, and set up for potential abuse by highly flawed human beings. The court systems generally preserve power and side with the powerful in societies and when David wins against Goliath that is the exception and not the rule. For every wise Solomon there is a Donald Trump....
I'd love to hear what idiots have to say to try to justify being on their cell phones while driving
Especially uber drivers. Such a dangerous activity.
@@davidmorse2149 talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous no matter who's doing it, I make the cab drivers turn their phones off while they're driving or I report them to their supervisors
Calling 911 to report a drunk driver.
How do you feel about those using a hands free solution?
Wow - Our local courts (SWVA) don't even allow them in the courthouse. I guess they're afraid we'll record them behaving badly.
What is really funny is being in a classified meeting in a locked room where all of the electronic devices are supposed to be outside in the little lockers provided, and a phone goes off.
Many of us would benefit from less smartphone use and more face time.
A Judges family member went to the hospital. I drove the "judge" there, with his wife, (there is limited parking).. After awhile we went to the cafeteria, which includes a "waitress", whom brings your food. I left a 10% tip. The Judge left a 65 cent tip. he was marginally rude to the waitress. Things we remember. I lost all respect for him.
I wish movie theaters had that same power! :)
OhSoCheesy I’ve had many arguments in cinemas with people using their phone or even talking on them. I’ve found a nice loud “I’ve paid to watch the movie not listen to you, please turn it off or leave” works pretty well most of the time. The embarrassment of everyone focusing on them usually shuts them up. I’ve rarely had to get any more assertive or rude than that, although it does happen occasionally.
@@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 I guess I've always hated to disturb everyone by doing that, but I guess that's a good last resort. Thanks!
I never turn my ringer on anyway.
I never answer my phone, ever.
I'll call you back. You're not that important
@@wkdravenna then you're not important at all
@@wkdravenna clearly this is going way over your head. You're are not important enough to have my number. Anyone that is still isn't getting an answer from me.
@@wkdravenna like I said, way over your head
@@wkdravenna keep reaching. You almost got it. If you just had a couple more IQ points
I was raised in the 60's and my parent's made sure to teach my brother and me those "old school" manners. It was also a time that telephones hung on the kitchen wall - when you left the house you left "connectivity" behind. I STILL leave my cell phone sitting on the kitchen table. If you want to talk to me ... well you just have to wait until I can sit down and have a cup of coffee while we talk. Aside from all those gestures of respect and politeness that my father taught me, I was also in the U.S. Navy where all of those gestures were reinforced, and *enforced* . Heaven help the sailor that walked on to the mess deck with his "cover" still on his head. He was lucky if it didn't end up someplace where the sun don't shine. Being polite and showing manners takes effort and an awareness of your surroundings and the people around you. Leaving those gestures behind doesn't come from a "modern" attitude, but comes from a selfish, or at best, a lazy attitude. Maybe I'm just an old "boomer" and maybe all those little quirky gestures, like taking off one's hat when indoors are "old fashioned" ... or maybe some of our social problems today are rooted in the loss of those simple gestures of respect and politeness and awareness of the people around us.
If you want old school, go to the UK, they still wear powdered wigs.
When told to turn off their cell phones, there surely not talking to me; I special. LOL
if i’m a plaintiff or defendant trying to make my case to the jury snd some asshat disrupts the proceedings, or even the flow of my narrative, by making inappropriate noises, I’d be furious. Justice is a solemn undertaking and deserves our full and undivided attention.
A lot of other jobs are solemn undertakings but we don't lock up those who disturb them. Courts are no more special than a lot of other places.
You Just Don't Understand... Cell phones are MORE IMPORTANT than...
1. Judges rules
2. People in front of you when you're driving
3. Situational awareness
4. Your job
bill thompson, you forgot your significant other.
I was in court for a murder trial yesterday and a phone rang. The judge threw the woman out.
Most people are unaware that your cell phone is not off by just pushing the power button. It’s still running. Unless you hold down the power button until a screen notice asks you to power down.
Then your phone is truly off.
Plus I think a iPhone can't turn off
@@BeingMe23 / not sure why you think it can’t power off?
Let’s go through this again. Using a iPhone XR.
Using the button on the lift side of the screen, hold it down until you see a notification screen. The first slider powers off the iPhone. Swipe to the right and your iPhone will turn off
To turn the phone back on you hold down the button until you see the Apple logo.
I hope this helps👋
Really most ppl dont know how to turn their phone off???? Lmfao
Dont suppose you have anything to back up that arbitrary and ridiculous statement by any chance didnt think so my 70 yr old mother cant send text but know what she can turn her phone on and off smh
@@shawnmccarty6923 Thanks for being an example of what kind of attitudes forced all the extra reminders to ACTUALLY turn your phone off at the start of a movie! Really livens things up. Then again you’ve NEVER made a mistake, right?
Respect is one thing that seems to really be lacking in today's world.
My cell phone is on vibrate 99% of the time; the other 1% it is on silent. Why people feel they need to have an annoying song play so that everyone else can hear it is beyond me.
That’s why I only use carrier pigeons
I tried using smoke signals, but they called the fire department on me.
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TOO FUNNY \m/
An honest mistake is not disrespectful. *Refusing* to turn off a phone would be contemptuous.
@CLureCoBecause … knowing the rules doesn't mean people don't sometimes make mistake?
When I was 19 I visited a courtroom for the first time over a traffic ticket. My problem was not knowing any of the protocol & what was expected of you. This would have been an excellent addition to the civics class I had in high school.
They don't teach anything like civics anymore in school at least not around here.
Spoiler Alert; You were "MADE" that way on PURPOSE!!!
I agree with the judge . It’s a serious place where decisions of law are made and needs to be respected by everyone
We don't allow any government officials to act as "gods" in any other position.....why are we allowing judges to act as god ? This is constitutional how?
Military officers in war top judges
Mr. H, so more judges....at least these guys are consistent!
Wrong, there are FIVE branches of gov't...you omitted the central banks and the media.
The courtroom has no authority to say you cannot record during court as its public property, owned by the people. Arresting people for doing so makes them the criminals! Steve I like you and enjoy your videos I just wish you would see how criminal our government officials have gotten.
Some professional exams ban cell phone noise in auditorium settings. Your exam is picked up, and tossed without being graded. When the test a test is only offered every six months, you probably will remember next time. People are used to having way too much slack.
It’s cool to be old school. I think the song you’re looking for is “It’s Hip to be Square”.
Huey Lewis and the News.
That would be a great T-shirt.
For those so upset by the reality of being in a courtroom, I agree that “No person is a God....”
But if you ever have the occasion to be in a courtroom before a judge, remember that you have been informed of the consequences of violating the rules!
Used to hold that opinion myself until I was dragged into court to satisfy someone else's common motives. You should try to remember the old saying; "There but by the grace of God go I". Not everyone who winds up in front of the judge is there because they did something.
nothing so much like god on earth than an angry judge on the bench, or a general on the battle field.
Steve, what happens when the judge hears a vibration only to discover that what went off was a medical device? Diabetics sometimes use blood glucose monitors that tell the cell phone to alert the user about low or high blood sugar levels. Turning off the phone makes the user blind. It seems to me that the Citrus County court could have a little compassion here.
I would say since it could be considered a medical device, it would have to be allowed.
Now I know why it's called CELL phone ...
Cell phones do not belong in court room, school, and so many other places
Thing is that the Judge wants "No Distractions" while the Jury and the Judge is dealing with someones life , that may or may not go to jail for 20 years .
Anyone here or out there want to spend time in jail because an important fact got missed because of a distraction during proceedings ?
Is it OK to cough or sneeze in the courtroom? Do you get "detained" for that too? OMG WHAT A TERRIBLE DISTRACTION!!!!! I so totally lost my train of thought we'll have to start the whole 20-minute hearing all over again!!!
People think their contact to the outside world is more important than everyone else’s rights. Those people are jerks.
All you have to do, if you think your going to die, if you shut off the phone, is put it on Vibrate only.... In this case, I agree with the Judges, in court, Cell phone off....
Judge: "Your cell is calling".
Nice!
Church, Courtroom, Library, or Funeral homes and burial services. It is only common courtesy and respect for others. These 2 qualities are severely lacking these days. While it's Great to have Rights, your rights should never infringe upon or interfere with another's Rights.
Well its called conflict of interest
Steve, I was part of the Jury Duty selection process (never got on a case though) a bit ago. When I went, I dressed business/what I would wear to work (I am an office worker). I was kinda shocked to see most of the people there dressed in shorts and a tee (I think it was summer). I of course had my cell off regardless. Call me a little old fashion, but I figured going in everyday for Jury Duty, I wanted to show respect for the court and the process it stood for.
I think that those people that dressed casually were trying to avoid jury service, dressing down was part of the strategy.
@@jacqueslefave4296 Don’t think so highly of the average person. They probably thought those clothes were fine.
I had a cell phone during a very important TIMED TEST go off TWICE from the same person that they were also taking the same test, and they took the calls!! What is it with these people?
"Leave your cellphone in your car."
-I didn't drive a car here. I have a bike locked to a rack outside.
On a side note, I have had my insulin pump mistaken for playing with an "electronic device." It also "chimes" if empty, near empty, or if flow is interrupted.
Now, this was easily resolved. But..... now everyone around me knew i was on a pump. It is none of everyone's business that I'm on a pump.
What's your view on this? Should I have to then explain myself to everyone? In court, I would ask to either discuss with the bailiff quietly, or ask to approach the bench and tell only the judge that it was a medical device.
We had a judge here would confiscate a phone that went off. I was interning at the time. He shot me death glare when a phone behind me went off. Wt that time, early 2000s, I had a phone with a removable battery. I KNEW it wasn't my phone, battery got removed in his court. It was actually a phone in a conference room behind me in someone's bag.
They didn't turn it off because they were staring at it when the bailiff gave the instructions!
Using GPS to find their way to the courtroom from the bathroom.
That rule would be easy for me to follow. I don't own a cell phone, the last one I owned was a Razor flip phone from 2006 - 7 something like that.
most court rooms anymore are a joke
100% agreement.
But how are people going to know what their friends had for breakfast if they can't answer their phone. My God theres so much information they just have to know right now.
In the FEDERAL COURT you have to leave your cellphone in a locker or in your car.
There's a reason you simply don't bring powered-up babies into a courtroom (or a cinema), same with the phone. However I've seen it a few times where a bailiff tells certain people to switch off their phone and put it away, then happily sit back down and fiddle with their own.
i had to serve jury duty for the first time last year and was told at the door i had to leave all electronics in my car . so i sent out and locked my phone in my glove box. 4 hrs later when i was told i could go home . the temp had dropped from 30' F to -20"f and my phone was bricked. so im out the day i had to take off work . i was expecting that . but i also have to buy a new phone. :(
Church should be the same as the courts. Any meetings. People can be so lame.
Add movie theaters to that... and funerals. "Lame" is too kind of a word for people!
@@zarkruzam3090 i thought I had put mine on airplane mode (apparently didnt tap right on the button) and it went off. I was mortified but the guy in the row in front was irate. You never know who might kill you!
Putting the "Cell" into cellphone.
Ppl are spending so much time and effort on their phones it would probably overshadow their own life support systems. I think it's about time to maybe ween people off a wee bit.
I saw a woman had a skull cap on and was ask to remove it and she said she had breast cancer and her hair was falling out in chunks, made her take it off and saw why she was wearing it and told her she could put it back on and apologized
The system is corrupt. Judges, Prosecutors, and Defense Attorney's are all part of the same club.
"And...YOU ain't in it!" - George Carlin
I'd like to see the Judge forget to turn his phone off and have it go off in court.
The constitution doesn’t apply in a courtroom. Got it.
Way to go, Judge! A little respect is a good thing!
I turn my cell phone off during appointments with my clients. It is extremely disruptive and discourteous to my clients if my attention is endlessly distracted with matters that can be addressed at a later time. It's stunning how the dang thing has become little more than a pathetic pacifier in today's world.
AMEN
Frequent occurrence in a busy hospital ER: walk into a room to see the new patient. "Hello, I'm Dr. Jones. I understand that you've been having some abdominal pain."
Patient: "Well, Doc, it started ..." His phone rings. "Oh, hi, Bob. Yeah, I've been meaning to call you. Are we still on for the football game Sunday? Blah, blah, blah." One minute, tops, and I walk out to see a few other patients before returning to hear about this guy's problems.
I once went to an Ortho because I was having a hip problem. While trying to discuss my issue with the doctor, he kept checking his phone, texting and even took a call in the middle of the exam. I refuse to go back.
BTW, if you are in Maryland, the doctor's name is Vivek Sood.
I wouldn't go back to him, either.
Heard of a person who was held in contempt for wearing a hat. The judge is in charge.
In NC, many senior judges have ordered that no phones, cameras or electronic recording device are permitted within the courthouse. This in smaller counties where all the county offices might be in the same building--- including Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court where public records are kept. Metal detectors and wands are used at the entrance. In some of these courthouses, one must remove belts and shoes for inspection. Should we trust the government that does not trust us?
Stop turning everything into an idiotic conspiracy theory, and if you're trying to recruit revolutionaries to overthrow the government at least have the honesty to say so up front.
@@Ericbjohnston5150 Courthouse-- the whole building. Deputies screen people at the door.
Our former common pleas judge had the same rule.. Until his went off during a case.. Can't make this stuff up..
Did the hypocrite throw himself in a cell?
Oh no... Big joke then... This is the same judge that fell asleep during court proceedings... Someone sent him a box of NoDoz through the mail... Now that was funny
@@gregmannos This is why I can't call any judge, "your honor" or "honorable." They lack honor and integrity. The No Doz in the mail was hilarious though 😂😂😂
Recently a Florida man (yes, you can't make this stuff up) was jailed 10 days by a Judge for oversleeping and missing Jury Duty.
This is what happens when common sense is uncommon!
good for him people need to show respect
*Hahhah! I live in Shitlinois, you can't bring a cell phone into the Gestapo court.*
thnksno
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Taking your hat/cap off is respect! Which apparently, some generations were never taught.
I was pleading my own traffic ticket in court where there was a sign outside the courtroom that said “No cell phones allowed in the courtroom”. Well someone’s cell phone went off and the Judge stopped the proceedings to inquire whose cell phone went off. After demanding to know several times, some lady finally admitted her wrong doing. The Judge then went on a tyrant for 20 minutes (I kid you not) about how cell phones interrupt the court and waste every ones’ time. I thought to myself, “Judge, if you are so concerned over a cell phone wasting time, why are you wasting 20 minutes lecturing the rest of us who can read and obey signs? Just throw the offender out of court or hold them in contempt and get on with your job.” My ticket was dismissed but I still had to pay $120 for court costs. WTF! I now I avoid that town like the plague.
Ronald Austin That's just messed up.
Showing respect ? Goes both ways. The legal system and the Courthouse isn't ANY Judge's personal property. They work for (and are paid for) by us...
If people could show respect then judges wouldn’t have to do this. Courtrooms and movie theaters are two places where it should be extremely obvious how to behave, and there should be consequences if someone is too inconsiderate to blend in.
And I need them to be able to make un-coerced decisions.
There is zero need for your cell phone in the courtroom. Last time I was in a courtroom was long before cellphones.
Found it, under 71.
How are the noises various bodily functions create handled in courts in formal session?
Old school....?
This issue is a fine example of how the judicial system kicks and screams from the top demanding “respect”. Respect is not elicited by bullying behavior. When this behavior is exhibited a red flag is raised for all to see.
Hey Steve, as an I.T. person that focuses in the black ops of tech. if the court wanted to they could do wireless black boxes that block ANY AND ALL frequency's The reason they SHOULD.. is if someone wanted to leave a electronic "weapon" in the court.. the black box would protect everyone from the weapons "activation". I can tell you in some HIGH LEVEL buildings (nsa cia) they do this exact thing on certain restricted levels. so even if someone smuggles something in they cant activate it with a frequency.
TK UA if it’s Android they can remote a text message to it and power it off. If the gov wanted to they could tell phone companies that when x signal is triggered to power down and all phones would obey.. but they don’t want to cause a issue with the public so they ask you to. But all phones have gps and just like they can go into car mode when movement is detected they could be commanded to power down at a location.
It's a Respect issue, turn off your phone in Court and in Church. Leave it outside in your truck or turn it off. Again it's just a matter of showing Respect for where you are.
Running a courtroom is not a law so where on the law books does it say no phones.
Obviously the judge is the captain of his "ship."
@@geo-george2639 yes it does,..
@@geo-george2639 it obviously does because judges do it all over the world...try using your phone in court and see what happens
I was in court and in front of the judge when my phone went off. I had turned it off, however I needed to show my attorney something that was important to my defense so I turned it on. Then someone called me. The judge wad not happy and I fully understand why. Fortunately after a brief explanation and a long apology about why it happened I won the case. It really comes down to common courtesy. Imagine before cell phones if someone came into the court room every few minutes hollering that someone had a phone call. People think they are so important that they NEED to have a phone. I remember having to hitch hike to a pay phone to make a call. We still got bussines done just fine.
I heard a Judge's phone go off. She turned bright red.
In this Me,Myself and I society we live in, people have zero concern for anything that doesn’t make them happy...good luck kids!
Everyone should bring in their phones,pagers, nextel's, and have them all go off!
I get that the judge runs the courtroom and that's fine to a degree. But there needs to be standards in place to prevent some of these judges going on a power trip.
"If you leave it there I'm going to shoot it off." Sounds like something Grandpa would have said (deputy sheriff, jail guard). :D
Steve, there is a reason they call it a "cell" phone!
Austin Benesh budum tishhh!
This seems like a no brainer, a cell phone could easily be used to maliciously disrupt proceedings. Time a phone call during the crux of an argument and it would have a huge psychological effect on everyone in the room.
Think I’ve had a cell phone go off in the gallery during just about every closing argument I’ve ever delivered. Once it was the opposing party’s.
Jailed for rudeness is overkill!
5:04 yeah you MIGHT have other problems. Such as a faulty power button. I've seen many phones that randomly turn on all by themselves
Yup. New power & volume buttons cost more than my phone is worth & I can't afford a new phone. So my power button is held in place, backwards, by some scotch tape.
It's much more sensitive than normal & I have to continually check it.
Couldn't find the volume button so that's inoperative & my phone stays on silent (no vibrate either) unless I'm expecting a call, so I should be safe in these situations.
@@Iceberg86300
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Should have gotten one when Obama was in office!
Everyone in the hood had three or four "FREE" Obama phones....
IDK, Maybe u can still get one....
Courts ban cell phones for everyone but attorneys? Yep, in some, mostly criminal, courthouses. Makes some sense. Phones are often valuable exhibits. What about pro se litigants? Shouldn't they be afforded the same deference as attorneys?
I was in the jury room and the judge said “if a phone goes off, that’s one hundred dollars “.
They don’t even allow phones here. I’m sure lots of phones stolen from cars in the paid lot.
Challenge accepted. If you can physically put me in jail, I will serve my time.
The bailiffs are armed. One way or the other, they'll get you in that cell.
Even if your cellphone is off, if you have an alarm set, it will go off as long as there is power in the battery.
No! They are not "God". They may make rules fur the room; but they are not "God."
In my elementary school we where tought the the legislative branch makes the law the executive branch enforces the law and the judicial branch merely interprets what the law means or what the legislatures intention was when writing the law judges are not pose to legislate from the bench or be an activist thats the whole purpose of 12 jurors they are supose to make sure judges and DA's use common sence jurey nullification is real and needed
Judge Haller: _"Now didn't I tell you next time you appear in my courtroom that you dress appropriately?"_
Vinny Gambini: _"You were serious about that?"_
"What's a 'yoot'?" 😁
You are living proof that it is "hip to be square", Mr. Lehto. =)
How come judges try to stop people from filming in the lobby I understand the courtroom
How do most people enter and exit the court?.
Just asking I really don't know your setup.
Because entering the building is nobody else's business especially if it includes people with CHILDREN. using the clerks office the prosecutor office. Seeing the sheriff. Getting a gag order or a warrant on someone. Getting a RESTRAINT AGAINST A VIOLENT OR STALKER.
Or filing charges against a cop.
This DOESNT need to be livestreamed and could make it a nightmare for the person being filmed in a closed case.
@@carlsutherland3730 thru the frount door and thru a security area.
I'm in Indiana and since 9/11every County in America has security like an airport executive without the strip search. Unless you make the metal detection ding.
@@cynthiarothrock4255 The front door sounds close to the lobby. Is it close?
@@carlsutherland3730 it IS the lobby. We don't really have a Lobby its more of a wide hallway in a T. with clerk office stair and elevator right next to security. Like about a dozen steps. Also they have a folding table they use to hold stuff for people in the building they won't let you walk around with. Like sharp objects or a camera.
Funny how we have become a society that has to be available to talk to whoever calls at any time. How did we ever survive not having cell phones?
Now we've evolved into "don't call me, text me, I don't answer my phone:
How do you leave your cell phone in the car if you took an uber to court?
I left mine hidden under a trash bin outside the courthouse.
the court room issue i have. is film from the court room is on TV. but they NEVER show the name of the judge. so come next election ill know how to vote
I am sorry but this is a total abuse of power! I agree cell phones need to be silenced in court but Jail Really? No this is overboard and unacceptable to my sensibilities! Even judges aren’t above a code of decency and restraint!
If a phone goes off the person and their phone gets escorted out ! I will never agree with putting someone in jail for basically minor distraction because before long if one wears the wrong colors or has a coughing fit and next thing you know everyone is going to jail too many people are in jail or prison in this country already and this line of reasoning is dangerous! 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Jail for forgetting to turn your phone off seems excessive to me, sometimes people in court have bigger problems to worry about than a damn phone. Yes it's annoying, yes it's against general accepted behavior, yes it's happened to most cell phone users, probably not in court but it happens.
Blade Runner That’s what I am talking about! Putting people in “ jail “ seems to be a fix all in this country and over a cell phone??? Some people have no sense of balance or they are power hungry!
Kimberly Noland - I completely agree!
Cursed cell phones will turn themselves on again in your pocket, and that could lead to an embarrassment. The last time I was in a court room cell phones didn't even exist
Fine and dandy ,but by God man, they should have to film everything down to a traffic ticket, as a matter of record.
I COMPLETELY AGREE because judges are NOT GOD and MUST be answerable to We the People as taxpayers who pay their wages!
I'm willing to bet, the people whom don't shut off their phones in court. Are the very same people, that use their keyless entry fobs to locate where they parked ! Lol