[tumblindice]

If you don’t have the facts, argue the law.
If you don’t have the law, argue the facts.
If you don’t have the facts or the law, abuse the plaintiff/defendant.

[BlueLancer]

It goes a little bit differently in military court ...

If you don't have the facts, argue the law.
If you don't have the law, argue the facts.
If you don't have the facts or the law, pound on the table and accuse the commanders of being unfeeling and unfair.

[BlueLancer]

We used to have a civilian counsel who would represent soldiers in military courts who had a standard argument whenever he made an objection or a motion against evidence or a witness' testimony ...

Judge: "Do you have a basis for your objection/motion, counsel?

Civilian attorney: "Well, Your Honor, it just tain't fair ... tain't fair at all ...