Humor and the Law, Part Three
In honor of April Fools’ Day, the editors of the blog asked the faculty of the Law School to share their favorite examples of legal humor. Every day we will share a different faculty member’s submission. Today’s submission is from Professor Melissa Greipp.
The following are (supposedly) real statements made during court cases:
JUDGE: I know you, don’t I?
DEFENDANT: Uh, yes.
JUDGE: All right, tell me, how do I know you?
DEFENDANT: Judge, do I have to tell you?
JUDGE: Of course, you might be obstructing justice not to tell me.
DEFENDANT: Okay. I was your bookie.
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From a defendant representing himself ….
DEFENDANT: Did you get a good look at me when I allegedly stole your purse?
VICTIM: Yes, I saw you clearly. You are the one who stole my purse.
DEFENDANT: I should have shot you while I had the chance.
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JUDGE: The charge here is theft of frozen chickens. Are you the defendant?
DEFENDANT: No, sir, I’m the guy who stole the chickens.