Have you ever heard of a menahel throwing a bochur out of yeshiva for chutzpah? While I consider such expulsions to be murder, we would not have much hesitation justifying the behavior as defending Kavod Hatorah. Now, let’s switch venues. We are now in a courtroom, where there is a system of respect that is required. Speaking in derogatory manners is not ok, and making lewd hand gestures and similar remarks to the judge is not ok. The judge just made that message in monetary terms and in a month in jail.
Secondly, it is bizarre to look to excuse her behavior based on her drug status. She is there because of criminal behavior, not as an invitee to a party. If she was so impaired, she would not have been there at all. She is not serious about the entire affair, and this dismissal of the law is inexcusable.