Have you heard the story about the young police officer who was on the witness stand testifying in the trial of a man he had arrested for robbery? The defendant was being represented by a hard-nosed attorney who was known far and wide for being tough on police officers.

In cross-examination, the tough lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility and the exchange between the fiery lawyer and the young policemen went like this.

The lawyer speaks first.

“Officer… did you see (with your own eyes) my client committing this crime?

“No, Sir… I didn’t see him… but, my partner did.”

“Well, if you didn’t see him commit the crime… why did you arrest him?”

“Because, my partner went in the front of the store and I came in the back. My partner saw him taking money out of the safe… an…