ZooStuck

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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You're undead. That means you're not legally allowed to be tried for death. Double jeopardy.

You're pretty sure that only means you can't be tried for the exact same crime twice. This is a different death than the one you originally had.

Although, you kind of remember being in an afterlife for a while, so presumably you were already judged for your first life. That means any judgement would be restricted in scope to how your behavior since your revival affected your standing.

You decide to ask for the record of your first trial, since you don't remember it very well. The judge barks appreciatively, and another puppy runs out to retrieve it. That said, you're still on the witness stand, so maybe you should do something while you wait.

First thing you need to do is figure out what the laws and procedures are here. Specifically, if offering the judge and jurors tasty biscuits because they're good boys yes they are is illegal.

Fortunately, you took a class in afterlife law. It was only an entry-level course, so you're not exactly an expert, but you know the basics. For one, the puppies of the Tooth Court are incorruptible, and will frown upon any efforts to bribe them to affect the verdict. However, they will accept gifts freely given, and this often reflects well on the giver. Except if you give them a gift in hopes that it will affect the outcome, they'll know. This won't necessarily hurt your case, but it definitely won't help it.

You decide to play it safe and not give them any gifts until after the decision. And of course you will at that point, because just look at those adorable ears!

> Make a Motion, or something, to be sent to Oregon, USA, Earth.

It occurs to you that you still have a chance to get to Oregon, if you can persuade the court that it's the proper afterlife for you. Of course, that will be easier with the transcript of your previous hearing...

Oh, hey, it just arrived. The judge gives you time to read through it before presenting your case.

...Wait. You did WHAT in your previous life? And they sent you WHERE?