[WildTurkey]

You know how many times I have shut off a cell phone and it either came right back on and I accidently failed to fully depress the button?

Perhaps your mother should take your cell phone away until you learn how to turn it on and off. Maybe your computer too!

[expat_panama]

Perhaps your mother should take your cell phone away...

Exactly!   As one adult to another, I wish more people would learn self discipline and be able to know when they're in life and death environments --such as court rooms or operating tables. 

Imagine being under the knife and your doctor has to stop and tell some aid to turn off the damn phone so he can concentrate!

[Rider on the Rain]

You are exactly right. The girl was clearly in contempt of court and deserved what she got.

Those on this forum who think the judge acted improperly are in contempt of reason. IMHO.