A prospective juror in a Dallas District Court was surprised by the definition of voluntary manslaughter given to the panel:

"An intentional killing that occurs while the defendant is under the immediate influence of sudden passion arising from an adequate cause, such as when a spouse's mate is found in a 'compromising position.'"

"See, I have a problem with that passion business," responded the jury candidate. "During my first marriage, I came in and found my husband in bed with my neighbor. All I did was divorce him. I had no idea that I could have shot him."

Thanks to "Jill's Jokeline." jill@Opt-in4email.com

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