Judge takes cake for DUI program graduate
Ashley Michelle Agerbeek struggled through DUI court for more than a year, so much so that Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Joe Sciscento nearly kicked her out of the moderate offenders program.
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Late Friday morning, a pink, yellow and white Hello Kitty cake sat on the judge’s bench, waiting for Agerbeek’s name to be called. She was about to graduate from the yearlong intensive program. Sciscento said she has become a leader among her peers.
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“I’m getting nervous now,” Sciscento said, standing on a drop cloth in the middle of the courtroom. “To see how much you’ve changed is amazing. I’m very proud.”Months ago, when Agerbeek was struggling through the program, the judge promised her a special treat if she graduated. He agreed to let her throw the cake in his face.
“I will do whatever it takes to help you graduate,” Sciscento said.
