Film lovers have the Oscars, and theatergoers love the Tonys. Music aficionados have the Grammys and television devotees love the Emmys. But what about our legal system, which sometimes seems like the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to entertainment? Shouldn't we provide a modicum of acknowledgment to those lighthearted legal moments that put smiles on our faces? If we did, I'd be sure to nominate the following examples.

My "Best Excuse to Get Out of Jury Duty" award goes to the anonymous would-be juror recently summoned to fulfill her civic responsibility in Prince William County, Virginia. She asked the judge during voir dire if the trial would run longer than expected because, "I have tickets to Taylor Swift on June 10 in another state, and you will have to arrest me at the airport." Now, I don't want to make anyone see red, or cause any bad blood, but the judge decided that her jury panel list would just have a blank space, baby, and she would not write that juror's name. So she will never, ever get back together with her fellow venire panel members. If you don't like this result, just shake it off.