Crazy Things People Say And Do is this week’s Mystery Question. But first the photo and verse. The verse is one I learned as a teenager in Sunday School and I’ve always remembered it. I thought it fit the photo because God is in the sky, and the mountains and the sea. This is where I stuck my toe in Lake Superior. And it was COLD!
Now for Last week’s Mystery Question, Crazy Things Clients Do and Say. In these four statements, clients actually did or said under oath three of them…one is made up. Can you guess which one?
- The prosecuting attorney asked the witness to identify the person who robbed her, and she was scanning the courtroom. As the lawyer was mentally adding this case to the ‘win’ file, he happened to glance over at his client, who had just helpfully raised his hand to make it easier for her to identify him.
- The client accidentally admitted to the crime in his direct examination. Facepalm.
- “‘Attorney, this is Jen from Judge Grumpyface’s office. Your client, who I see is charged with harassing phone calls, left us 87 messages over the weekend. The Judge would like a word with you.’”
- A woman was caught skimming money off the cash receipts at a convenience store. In court when asked why she did it, her response was, “Nobody told me I couldn’t.”
And the answer is…#4. Congrats to all who guessed correctly.
Now for this week’s Mystery Question, Crazy Things People Do and Say. In these four statements, people actually did or said under oath three of them…one is made up. Can you guess which one?
- The paroled client went in for a drug test with his probation officer, and his cell, that he wasn’t allowed to have, rang in his pocket. When he took the phone from his pocket, he also pulled out a large baggie of cocaine. THAT HE BROUGHT TO HIS DRUG TEST.
- One client wore a shirt that said ‘Natural Born Killer’ on it to a hearing. For an assault charge.
- The man accused of robbing a bank insisted on a line-up, despite the fact he had a purple birthmark on his left cheek. All five witnesses picked him out of the line-up.
- After the judge ordered a man to pay the money he owed, he got up to leave, but walked over to the guy suing him and said, ‘If you think you are going to see a dime of that money, you are a moron. I will kill you first.” He never made it out of the courtroom.
Okay Super Sleuths, which one did I make up? Leave your answers in the comments, and I’ll enter you in a drawing for Elizabeth Goddard’s book, Storm Warning. (must have a Continental US address.)
Winner for July is…Kelly V.
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Now for the Tuesday song. This one has been running through my head lately because I’m researching the Natchez Trace again (More about that later), and I keep thinking about Andrew Jackson moving his troops down the Trace to fight in New Orleans…
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I love that picture and verse! I would have to say #1 is the one that is made up
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Hi Kim!I’m glad you enjoyed the photo and verse. We’ll see next week if it”s #1…
To win Elizabeth Goddard’s book Storm I say #1
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Hi Crystal…you don’t have to guess to be entered in the drawing. Just leaving a comment gets you entered in the drawing. 🙂 And we’ll see next week if it’s #1.
I agree with Kim #1
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Wow! Number 1 is popular today, Phyllis…we’ll see.
I also agree with #1
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Another one for #1…we’ll see next week, Sharon!
I think you made up #2 this week, and I love that song. I’ve been known to sing it to my univ. Hist. of Western Civilization class. Excellent content, after all 🙂
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Delores, we had a grandson who was into the War of 1812 and Andrew Jackson, and he loved this song, played it over and over. I never got tired of it. We’ll see next week…
The water in your photo certainly looks cold, Pat. Great choice of Scripture to go with it.
Congrats to Kelly V.
Horton’s “Battle of New Orleans” was always one of my favorites. That’s going to live in my head for awhile. 🙂
People say and do the craziest things. I have no clue as to which one you made up.
#1. I can see this happening.
#2. Not the best wardrobe choice for your day in court.
#3. Might explain why this bank robber got caught.
#4. Know when to keep your mouth shut.
I’ll say you made up #2. It just seems too dumb to say in court even for a hot head.
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Yeah, Tim, it’s still in my head and I added the song Sunday afternoon. lol. As always I love your reasoning…will see next week how that works for you. 😉
Gracious! I cannot believe these things happen in a courtroom. I guess I’ll go with #1. . .because they’re all crazy!
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They are, aren’t they, Barbara. We’ll see next week…
I’m going with #1.
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Hi Diana! We’ll see next week if it’s #1…
Congrats to Kelly V! Let’s see, I’m going with number 4 this week because to say that in front of a judge would be SOOO stupid!
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I almost spit my water, Priscilla. We’ll see next week if was the stupid client in #4…
I am guessing #2 this week.
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Hi Gloria…a lot of readers are guessing #2…we’ll see…
Love the photo and verse!
I remember the Battle of New Orleans, and like you and Tim, it will probably stay on my mind awhile.
These are all so ridiculous but I’ll guess #2
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They are ridiculous, aren’t the Mary G. We’ll see next week…and “In 1814 we took a little trip…” is still running through my head. lol
Congratulations Kelly V!
#2!
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We’ll see, Joy!
#4
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We’ll see, Caryl!
Nice picture and a wonderful verse!
Always enjoyed that Johnny Horton song. I listened to it so much back in the day that I practically memorized the words.
1. Came prepared for his next hit as soon as he finished the drug test. Dumb!
2. I don’t understand people who make such t-shirts even if there are idiots who are ready to buy them.
3. Not much challenge in that line-up.
4. I agree with Tim. Did he really say that in the courtroom? I’ll choose this one.
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Glad you enjoyed the photo and verse, Edward! I was the same way about the song–it was an easy one to memorize. We’ll see if you and Tim are correct next week…
#2
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We’ll see, Mary!
#4
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Number 4 is quite popular…ww’ll see, Barbie D!
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We’ll see, BN!
I will guess #4. I always enjoyed Johnny Horton’s Battle of New Orleans.
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Me, too, Carolyn! We’ll see if it’s #4 next week.
I will say number 4 is the one you made up.
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Number 4 is getting quite popular, Deborah D! We’ll see next week.
#4 & congrats Kelly V.
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We’ll see, Shelia!
I’m sticking with #4, now and forever. At least it was right last week.
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Love it, Gail! Several readers like #4 as well…