Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 and I'm NOT picking on ANY group....I just think it's an interesting concept: A defendant was on trial for murder. There was a strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentleman of the jury, I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer said as he looked at his watch. "Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom" He looked toward the courtroom door. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly. A minute passed, Nothing happened. Finally the lawyer said,"Actually , I made up the previous statement. But you all looked on with anticipation , therefore , put it to you that you have a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed , and I insist that you return a vertic of not guilty." The jury clearly confused, returned to deliberate, A few minutes later, the jury returned and pronounced a verdict of GUILTY. "But How? inquired the lawyer," "You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door,"' The jury foreman replied: "Yes , we did look , but your client didn't" J. Pedersen DC More Humor NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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