Legal Systems Prints

'...They were on the verge of working out the problem themselves.'

"Your Honor, the state has every reason to consider the defendant an extremely high flight risk."

'Let's try it again. And this time, don't cross your fingers.'

Hearsay evidence.

"You don't have to answer that."

'I saved myself a fortune, by acting as my own defence lawyer.'

Attorney Vending Services: In Case of Litigation.

"It's so boring! Every case is the same, except the hearsay evidence, and we can't hear it!"

"It might not have a bearing on the case- but the defendant has parked in your space."

"It's clear from the replay that it was a leading question."

'I'm being sent back. I told you I have a great attorney.'

"Objection."

'Well, yes, I suppose you could appeal. However, if you lost, you'd be responsible for all court costs.'

'How do you expect me to concentrate when you're reading me my rights?'

"The People rest, Your Honor."

'No need to text me the answer to that. I'm right here.'

'I think I can get one of your three life sentences dismissed.'

"My attorney feels it's unwise for me to continue to represent you."

"Wait! I know the answer!"

"Thank you for the rewind, Miss Cooper. Now let us fast-forward to that fateful moment in February and hit the pause button."

'He speaks, but only on the advice of his attorney.'

"Can you hurry up with that will? I don't have all day."

Juror crochets hangman's noose.

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

Justice and Capitol Punishment.

Court House. A guy I wanted to call to testify about my client's character moved overseas. An expat witness!

'You wanted a speedy trial, so I'm sentencing you to a swift kick.'

"I find you in contempt for consistently referring to me as 'Your Highness'."

"Can you identify the person who assaulted you and then stole your title?"

'I had a rogue prosecutor, judge, jury and appellate court.'

'We request a change of venue to a place where the juries are more naive.'

'My cat died this morning. This is a legal nightmare. There are nine wills.' color

'I think you have figured out that, with today's overcrowded prisons, pleading insanity will put you back on the streets..."

'Hand over your wallet or I'll sue.'

"If we settle out of court, do you get a kickback?"