(WWJ) It may not get him out of trouble with the law, but who can blame him for taking his shot?
A Florida man is getting some attention on social media, after local news stations posted video of him flirting with a judge during a virtual hearing.
"How you doin', how you doin'?" asks defendant Demetrius Lewis, as he walks into frame for an appearance before a Broward County judge.
"Alright, I'm good, sir, how are you?" Judge Tabitha Blackmon replies.
"Judge, you is so gorgeous," Lewis says. "...I just have to tell you, you're gorgeous."
"Thank you, Mr. Lewis; alright, Mr. Lewis," Blackmon responds, cracking a little smile. “Flattery will get you everywhere... but maybe not here."
The judge seems a bit flustered for a second, before getting right back down to business.
WSVN-TV reports Lewis is charged with one count of attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling, and is being held on a $5,000 bond.
On Twitter, reaction has been mixed; although a majority seem to agree that the guy has guts.
@LeVelleMoton wrote: "Shooters Shoot I guess...lol."
While one user said the judge's brief reaction was "unprofessional," others jumped to her defense.
@XxGodIsBlackXx replied: "It was a harmless flirt joke. She obviously didn’t not take it seriously. She’s a woman, she’s allowed to blush over a silly compliment."