A man was on trial for a murder in a small town. There was strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client will most likely be convicted, resorted to a clever trick."Ladies and gentlemen 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 jury, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly.
A minute passed. Nothing happened.
The lawyer finally continued:"Actually, ladies and gentlemen, I made up the statement. But as I noticed you all looking toward the door with anticipation, I therefor put it to you that there is doubt in your minds. And doubt means that there is reasonable doubt as to wether anyone was really killed in this case. Therefor, I must insist that you return a verdict of not guilty."
The jury, clearly confused, retired to deliberate. A few minutes later, they returned and the foreman pronounced a verdict of guilty.
"But how?" inquired the incredulous lawyer.You must have had some doubt. I saw all of you looking at the door."
"Oh, yes," said the foreman, "we all looked. But your client did not!"
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Changing lawyers is like moving to a different deck chair on the Titanic.
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Arguing with a lawyer is like mud wrestling with a pig. After a while, you realize that the pig is at home in the mud.
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