Jail time
The judge, his patience finally exhausted, ordered Penelope to return to the stand once more. The previously tense atmosphere had shifted to one of palpable gravity. In a stern voice, the judge declared her actions as contempt of court, sentencing her to 30 days in jail for her behavior.
Despite the heavy sentence, Penelope attempted to maintain her composure and mask her emotions. She walked away from the stand, feigning nonchalance, but the reality of her situation had started to sink in. The full weight of her actions had come crashing down, and she was left to face the consequences of her impulsive outburst.