What's the Weirdest Evidence You've Seen Presented in Court?
During a dinner conversation recently with a newly elected judge, we learned that defendants often, and unexpectedly, whip out their cell phones with photographic proof of whatever point they’re trying to argue.
Talk of cell phone evidence jogged our memory about this “Case Oddity” post from the blog Defending People, in which author Mark Bennett discusses the challenge for defense lawyers who have to contend with a chalk outline that prosecutors have placed on the floor to represent the corpse in an ongoing murder trial.
This made us wonder about other bizarre or unique ways evidence has been presented in court. So tell us, what’s the weirdest or most unique evidence you’ve seen presented to a judge?
Share your anecdotes in the comments below.
Read last week’s answers to this question: What Inappropriate Halloween Costumes Have You Seen at the Office?
Featured answer:
Posted by Lori, “We used to encourage everyone in the office to dress up for Halloween. I’m not sure why. This practice stopped after the managing partner’s legal assistant dressed as a french maid, complete with fishnets, short skirt, and stilettos. She carried a little duster around as well. While this was disturbing attire for the office, her outfit was surpassed by one of the male associates. The guy is 6’4”, at least, and he dressed as a Hooter girl with fake breasts, a blond wig, and the tightest orange shorts I’ve ever seen on a man. After this, we were no longer allowed to dress up for Halloween.”
