The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence. (H. L. Mencken)

The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence.

H. L. Mencken

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