Bill got a ticket to show up in court because one of his beagles was loose around town. Bill told his father he (had) to go to court with him. The magistrate read the charge stating that the dog was seen on February 16th roaming around town, and asked Bill how he pleaded? "Not guilty, your honour." How can you plead not guilty, the constable has witnesses that will say it was your dog! "Sir," Bill said, " My father is here to tell you that I gave that dog to him , in January month!"