The werewolf legal defense

As a future potential law school student, I like to keep tabs on interesting legal cases. For example, claiming fear of werewolves will not get you off a concealed weapons charge:

Man Fears Werewolf, Carries Pistol

When 45-year-old Delavan resident Jose L. Contreras was arrested for carrying a concealed pistol in his car, he explained to the judge that it was for protection against werewolves. This claim followed in the wake of several sightings of what has been known as the Bray Road Beast, in rural Walworth County.

The arresting officer, Sheriff’s Deputy Gerald Post, was asked by District Attorney Phillip Koss during the trial whether Contreras’ pistol was loaded with silver bullets. Smiling, the Deputy responded no.

The jury subsequently found Contreras guilty of illegally carrying a concealed weapon.

Source: Wausau Daily Herald, March 25, 1993

The Bray Road Beast hasn't been heard from in a long while.