In a court room in Oklahoma a person is on trial for murder. There is strong circumstantial evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defence’s closing statement the lawyer, suspecting that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all" the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. "Within 1 minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this court room," he says and looks towards the courtroom door. The jury, somewhat stunned, all look eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.
Finally the lawyer says "Actually I made up the previous statement. But you all looked in anticipation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict of not guilty." The jury, clearly confused, retires to deliberate. A few minutes later, the jury returns and a representative announces a verdict of guilty.
"But how?" inquires the lawyer. "You must have some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door." Answers the representative: "Oh, we did look. But your client didn't!"
Courtroom tactic backfires
Moderator: Moderators
Re: Courtroom tactic backfires
Lately, if life were treating me any better, I'd be suspicious of it's motives!
Re: Courtroom tactic backfires
I like it... Gave me a little chuckle! Thanks.
The best trophies I can hope to acquire as a husband, father, friend or hunter are MEMORIES!
They will travel with me wherever life's path leads...
They will travel with me wherever life's path leads...
Re: Courtroom tactic backfires
GUILTY as charged I laughed as well
Boris
Boris
Re: Courtroom tactic backfires
Acquitted!!....TWICE!!
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
- Gringa Bows
- Posts: 6331
- Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:09 pm
- Location: Bundaberg QLD