Christmas Day fight has landed a Cassopolis mother on probation.

Cass County Circuit Court Judge Mark Herman sentences Shanita Patshae Bryant, 24,  to one of year probation due for home invasion in the third degree in Cass County Court Friday.

Bryant plead guilty to the charges at a court appearance on June 30. The charge stems from an incident that occurred on Dec. 25, 2016. Bryant kicked in the door of Christmas party that was taking place at the time over $20 and a wallet. Bryant then threatened the victims with a part of the doorframe that was broken when Bryant kicked it in.

“This is what happens when ya throw marijuana into the mix of a Christmas party,” Herman said.  “A merry Christmas was had by all, right?”

Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said, Bryant has no excuse for her actions, and that she damped what was supposed to a joyous time for the victims.

“This case puts a whole new tone on phrase ‘Merry Christmas,’ ” Fitz said. “This is not what Christmas is supposed to be about. It’s not supposed to be about drugs and picking fights. This was not good will towards men, that’s for sure.”

Fitz said he hoped this incident would teach Bryant that it is time to grow up.

“When you are a child, you act like a child, but when you are an adult, you need to leave those childish things behind,” Fitz said. “It’s childish to be involved in dangerous activities, and it’s childish to be involved in drug activity. It’s bad enough for kids to be involved in this stuff, but it’s worse when it’s an adult.”

According to her attorney, Bryant lost her housing as a result of the incident and is, along with her daughter, staying with friends in the community. She also hopes to, with the support of the community, get back on her feet and move forward from this incident.

Herman’s sentencing of one year probation falls in line with the recommendation of the probation department. Bryant was also sentenced to two days in Cass County Jail, with credit for two days served.

Both Fitz and Herman expressed a hope that Bryant had learned a lesson and that they would not see her in court again.

“The biggest present she can give to all of us here is by never entering this courtroom again,” Fitz said.