You think you’ve heard ridiculous charges before? Think again.
A man in Texas was actually charged with interfering with police — because he tensed his arms while being detained. Yep, that’s literally it. 🤯
It all started after officers responded to a small argument between the man and his Uber driver. By the time police arrived, both guys were calm and chatting. But when the officer noticed the man had been drinking, he decided to take him to a sobering center “for safety.”
When told to put his hands behind his back, the man instinctively tensed his arms — and boom, instant arrest. He was hit with a Class B misdemeanor, facing up to 6 months in jail and a $2,000 fine… all for tensing up. 😬
When the case landed in front of the judge, you could see the disbelief all over her face.
She literally said:
“You’re telling me this man got charged… for tensing his arms? That’s madness.”
The courtroom burst out laughing — and seconds later, the judge dismissed the case on the spot.
“I’m finding no probable cause,” she said. “Be careful when you’re out there — and maybe don’t get too lit.”
Even the prosecutor couldn’t keep a straight face. The man walked out free, grinning ear to ear, as the internet exploded with reactions.
💬 “Only in America can you get arrested for having muscles,” one commenter joked.
💬 “That judge deserves a medal,” said another.
One thing’s for sure — this courtroom moment just became instant internet history. 🎬⚖️
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