exhibit #L

'And what in your professional opinion caused these multiple scratches, Detective?'

'Over the course of many nights, possibly years, counselor, he either arrived home in dim light or staggered to the door drunk, hopelessly aiming the key off-target.'

'Is there any other way these marks could have been made?'

'I wouldn't think so, counselor. Unless he tried to bite the lock off the door. Or maybe his Poodle did. Or a magpie. They're a nuisance.'

'Your Honor, I object to the note of levity by the witness. This is, after all, a murder trial.'

'Your Honor, I object to the counselor's orange tie paired with a striped yellow shirt.

'Your Honor, the witness...'

'I'll have none of this in my courtroom. Both of you face contempt of court if you proceed out of order.'

'But, Your Honor, a yellow shirt?'