When the case comes to court the judge decides to make an example of him to discourage other youths from a life of crime.
Judge: "Well, what have you to say in your defence?"
Boy: "Only that I'm sorry your honour."
Judge: "Hrmph. I sentence you to 10 years hard labour, starting immediately."
Boy: "But sir, it was only a few bars of cheap soap!"
Judge: "Consider yourself lucky!
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