Mulla Nasrudin got arrested for stealing a hog. The trial was short and sweet. There was no concrete evidence against the Mulla, so the judge dismissed the case against him.
But for some reason the Mulla seemed not to understand. “The case is dismissed,” the judge said, “It is over. You are acquitted. You can go.” “Well, thanks, judge,” said Nasrudin. “But do I have to give him back his hog?”