Off The Hook
February 8, 2019

Order in the court

By Melanie Behrens

I recently came across these reports from happenings in the courtroom. They are said to be taken down word for word by the court reporter. Many of these reporters must have found it very difficult to keep a straight face while doing their job.
I love attorneys. They are hard working people who someti...

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