janbear
10-15-2006, 07:44 PM
Too Helpful
Working for a Judge in a common pleas court, I saw many criminal
defendants. One man facing drug charges proved unusually helpful.
To determine the exact quantity of the illegal substance allegedly
sold, the judge asked the prosecutor how many grams there are in an
ounce.
As both attorneys checked their notes, the defendant, who had not yet
entered his plea, proudly announced, "There are 28.3 grams in an
ounce, your honor."
His attorney advised him to plead guilty.
Working for a Judge in a common pleas court, I saw many criminal
defendants. One man facing drug charges proved unusually helpful.
To determine the exact quantity of the illegal substance allegedly
sold, the judge asked the prosecutor how many grams there are in an
ounce.
As both attorneys checked their notes, the defendant, who had not yet
entered his plea, proudly announced, "There are 28.3 grams in an
ounce, your honor."
His attorney advised him to plead guilty.