There is nothing fun about being in a courtroom. Whether you`re on the jury, on the witness box or even in court, it`s a tense and stressful environment. Which only makes unexpected moments of lightness even more fun. Yes, believe it or not, it really happens. There are really exchanges on the stand that manage to laugh out loud. How do we know? Because most studies have stenographers who record everything that is said; They write the good and the bad and sometimes the ridiculous. If you`ve been caught re-reading your court records, you may have been the target of a joke or two about your vanity. But even the best lawyers know how important it is to relive your judicial experience. No matter how smart or educated you are, you`ve probably had a few moments wondering what you`re thinking.

Of course, you`ve had many incredible days where you`ve had a witness in the palm of your hand. That doesn`t mean you`re immune to a slower day here and there. Re-reading your transcripts can help you avoid further mistakes in the future and teach you to be more aware of yourself and your question. To illustrate this point, here are some humorous examples of the courtroom exchange that did not go quite as planned. California`s Amber Les has gained a large following on TikTok for sharing updates about her life as a lawyer and her ongoing series called “Reading Iconic Court Transcripts.” This amusing exchange in the courtroom comes from a small book called “Disorder in Court”. They quote funny things that people said in court, word for word. A young lawyer has become a viral sensation because he reads funny transcripts ranging from absurd exchanges of words and brutally honest remarks from lawyers and witnesses to brutal responses from judges. Well. It was just smart to play. This is a legitimate question, how have you lived here since you were born? I don`t find it as funny as the others.

Q. Are you a pure water horse? One. I think most animals prefer clean water. Q. Have you checked with the Department of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee about this? One. It`s not true. I think there is another expert who will probably find out. Q. Who is it? One. I don`t know. Q.

Me too. MS SMITH: We can get you some of the water from that pond, John, if you want to drink it. MS SMITH: Do you want to wean horses? MR. JONES: Well, he`s the expert. Horses are not. Ms. SMITH: I don`t think it`s that funny, Mr. Davis. MR. DAVIS: Yes. MR.

THOMAS: And so do you. Q. Have you ever taken a sample where you took a muddy water pond and a clean water pond and saw where you went? A. No. MS SMITH: That`s funny. Q: Okay. You didn`t want that to happen, did you? One. Well, they didn`t ask. Q. I ask you.

One. Well, I didn`t ask the question. Q. You want me to ask for forgiveness? One. I just answered the question, no. Q. So the answer is no? A. Yes. Q. I`m sorry to laugh, but it`s funny when we`re trying to get a record, you know, and you ask, “Is the answer no?” “Yes.” A. Yes.

Q. Yes, the answer is no? A. Okay. Lawyer: But could the patient still have been alive? This witness took an oath to tell the truth very seriously! No one wants to be on the wrong side (or any side) of the trial, because your life belongs solely to the decision of a judge and the work of your lawyer. But what if your lawyer isn`t like Saul Goodman and more like a babbling schoolgirl? COUNSEL: Is your appearance here this morning based on a statement I sent to your lawyer? WITNESS: No, that`s how I dress when I go to work. Q: And how does it affect your memory? A: I forget. LAWYER: Have you ever spent the whole night with this man in New York? WITNESS: I refuse to answer that question. LAWYER: Have you ever spent the whole night with this man in Chicago? WITNESS: I refuse to answer that question. LAWYER: Have you ever spent the whole night with this man in Miami? THE WITNESS: No. Unless the lawyer knows something about the witness. * Scary background music * In an amusing exchange, one defendant insisted he would represent himself because he was “almost a lawyer.” THE WITNESS: Thank you very much.

If I were not under oath, I would return the compliment. Well, the witness was honest, although it may be reminiscent of your college years when the bouncer wanted to know if you were old enough to be in that bar. From one of our friends in California. (Thanks for sharing, PP!) Imagine my surprise, in the midst of a theft trial involving an accused that none of the witnesses in the courtroom could identify, here`s what happened: The 27-year-old lawyer launched the miniseries in March 2021 after experiencing a “terrible” week of testimony. “It didn`t matter. I just shot her in the leg, it`s not like she`s going to die. LAWYER: Does this myasthenia gravis affect your memory? WITNESS: Yes.LAWYER: And how does that affect your memory? WITNESS: I forget. LAWYER: Did you forget? Can you give us an example of something you have forgotten? LAWYER: You say the stairs went down to the basement? WITNESS: Yes.LAWYER: And these stairs, are they also climbed?.