Law Humorists Prints

'I gotta admit - this 'jury by my peers' idea of yours is looking pretty good.'

"I wasn't texting or eating and there's no law saying I can't juggle."

'How do you plead, in twenty-five words or less?'

"Judgement Day: Division Four"

"He's actually my co-counsel, but you may scratch his head."

"Oh dear, it's just as we suspected.. they do come from another planet."

Patent Attorney (invisible man)

"Bailiff."

"Have you, or any of your acquaintances, ever been described as 'frolicsome'?"

"Objection, your honor, my client's feelings are being hurt."

"I must insist on my lawyer present."

'Can I sue someone because I didn't win my lawsuit?'

"We're slapping you with a stress suit, pal!"

"We make crime pay."

"You'll note that the card isn't signed so my declaration of undying love isn't legally binding!"

'Who says justice has to be the only thing on tap?'

'This court finds you guilty Mr. Jones. As your punishment, the bailiff here will slug you one.'

"Not guilty by reason of genetic determinism, Your Honor."

"The jury didn't buy my defense that CEOs just want to have fun."

A baby in court

"Before the defense rests, my client would like to read you a little sonnet he composed about his love for the jury."

'Your honor, I'd like a short recess so my client can make a run for it.'

Loopholes

Pre-nuptal Agreement.

"Look, I tried to tell everyone Timmy was in the well but no, what do I know, I'm just a dog!"

The Scones-Monkey Trial. I, Judge Sadie, am prepared to rule. House of Java.net Cybercafe. Intelligent design versus evolution. Borrrinnng. That is my legal finding. Appeal. Will all bipeds please rise.

"Even if I did believe that he was communicating through you. I'm afraid it's too late to change the will now."

"The witness will confine his 'Knock knock' answers to 'Who's there?'"

"At least he's honest about it..."

'I got a suspended sentence.'

'Your Honor, we've decided to go with the inanity defense...'

How was I supposed to know she was under age?

'We the jury find the defendant very, very, very, guilty.'

"I'm sorry, Master, but all my offers to grant your wishes are invalid under the laws of your state."

Justice