His family suggested that he wear a set of ill-fitting worn out clothes - that way the jury would see his pathetic state and feel pity for him.
His lawyer, however, suggested to best tailored-made outfit he could buy - that way the jury would be intimated by him.
The confused man then went to a priest for advice on the matter.
The priest, instead told him a story: "There was once a young woman who was to get married that day. For her wedding night, her mother suggested she wear a loose, full-sleeve outfit with nothing revealing. Her friend, however, suggested she wear a sexy nightdress."
The man was puzzled: "But how does this story help with my dilemma??!"
To that the priest answered: "No matter what you wear, you're gonna get screwed..."