Laughing in a Courtroom – H. L. Mencken

„The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence.“

H. L. MenckenPenalty for laughing in court: six months in jail – necessary to maintain the seriousness of evidence presentation.
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Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.

Humor in the courtroom is strictly punished to ensure the seriousness of the proceedings.


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Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.

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