The Tried Assassin


  AN Assassin being put upon trial in a New England court, his 
Counsel rose and said: "Your Honour, I move for a discharge on the 
ground of 'once in jeopardy': my client has been already tried for 
that murder and acquitted."

  "In what court?" asked the Judge.

  "In the Superior Court of San Francisco," the Counsel replied.

  "Let the trial proceed - your motion is denied," said the Judge.  
"An Assassin is not in jeopardy when tried in California."