In re Scott S

In In re Scott S. (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 1528, the juvenile court told the minor that if he violated probation, "'I swear to God I'll give you 90 days.'" (Id. at p. 1531.) The appellate court concluded that "this statement was given in the most forceful manner which can be imagined--an oath to God--that he would certainly impose 90 days in the event of a further violation. We must take the judge at his word, and especially his oath. The only meaning which can be attributed to the statement is that the court will impose the stayed 90 days notwithstanding what showing is made at a future hearing." (Ibid.)