I didn't state he would recieve such punishment.
Quite frankly I agree that he was brought to the police station. The officer saw a chance to set him up for a quick lesson and to help him; before he becomes one of the 'regulars'.
Also, intent has very little to do with ones charges. Espeically saying that you were only joking. Intent may help in sentencing, however.
But I agree, there probably weren't any charges laid; and if there is, I don't see anything more than a program attendence order, if even that. We just want to treat this one issue, and let him advance in life.