SODDI defense
n.— «The classic SODDI defense (Some Other Dude Did It) is always persuasive with a jury when you can put a face to a deed.» —by Steven Paul Martini Prime Witness Feb., 1994. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
kick v.— «The US.Army Corps of Engineers…launched an investigation into the channel, which was reportedly cut in front of the Whalehead Club by the propeller of DOT workboat. Such a procedure is commonly called “kicking...
full boat n.— «You’ll do five to ten which means if you’re a good boy, you should be out in three to four years. And then we’ll put you in witness protection. Think about it. Which is it? The full boat? Or a chance to resume your life...
show-up n.— «A “show-up” procedure involves the police taking a witness to the location of the suspect to give the witness an opportunity to make an identification.» —by Vincent G. Torpy in District Court of Appeal...
hunch v.— «According to the police report, the young witnesses saw a six-year-old boy follow a five-year-old girl into the bathroom. He then undressed and “was all over her.” The witness showed the teacher what he meant, and...
fade n.— «One witness heard Durham say, “Gimme my fade,” a street term for wanting to fight.» —“Two lives, one shared tragedy” by Chris Tisch St. Petersburg Times (Florida) Apr. 16, 2005...