Law Humor

By Judge Jerry Buchmeyer

From District Judge Buddie J. Hahn of Orange (260th Judicial District), this excerpt from the sentencing hearing in one of his cases:

Defense Counsel: And have you asked me for the opportunity to address the judge, the jury, and the court about this particular incident?

Defendant: That's correct.

Defense Counsel: What would you like to say about this particular offense?

Defendant: I would like to express my sincere apology to Mr. and Mrs. _____, and at this time I would like to just bow in prayer before I start.

District Attorney: Your Honor, I'm going to object to this. He can testify and answer questions but to -

Judge Hahn: I'll sustain the objection.

(Judge Hahn adds: "We don't know what the defendant would have prayed for if allowed, but I assume he would have asked that justice be done. I believe it was. The defendant received 30 years."

Full post as published by Say What! on June 16, 2009 (boomark / email).