My brother Drew sent along this page of courtroom quotes.
He said this example proves why you should defend yourself in court as much as you operate on yourself at the hospital:

Accused, Defending His Own Case: "Did you get a good look at my face when I took your purse?"

The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in jail.

Lawyer: "Now, Mrs. Johnson, how was your first marriage terminated?"

Witness: "By death."
Lawyer: "And by whose death was it terminated?"

Lawyer: "Did you ever stay all night with this man in New York?"

Witness: "I refuse to answer that question.
Lawyer: "Did you ever stay all night with this man in Chicago?"
Witness: "I refuse to answer that question.
Lawyer: "Did you ever stay all night with this man in Miami?"
Witness: "No."