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Suspect thinks community service in the forest sounds fun; Judge: ‘Punishment is not meant to be fun’

Suspect thinks community service in the forest sounds fun; Judge: ‘Punishment is not meant to be fun’

A suspect appeared in court for driving with a fake license in Muiden and expressed interest in performing his community service in a forest. The judge reminded the defendant that punishment is not intended to be fun, emphasizing the gravity of the offense.

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