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Danielė Šidiškytė

48 Legal Excuses So Ridiculous Even Lawyers Could Barely Believe Them

A courtroom is supposed to be an extremely professional place. Everyone must show the judge respect and be on their best behavior, or they could face serious legal ramifications. But if someone is not used to speaking politely or using their manners, they might not be able to do so even when their attorney tells them to.

Lawyers online have been recalling the most ridiculous and hilarious excuses they’ve ever heard people use to justify their behavior in the eyes of the law, so we’ve compiled a list of their wildest stories below. Enjoy reading about all of this courtroom drama, and be sure to upvote the tales that you can’t believe are true!

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