A lawyer died and arrived at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter asked him, What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?

The lawyer thought a moment, then said, A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.

Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in the records, and after a moment Gabriel affirmed that it was true. Saint Peter said, Well, thats fine, but its not really quite enough to get you into Heaven.

The Lawyer said, Wait, wait! Theres more! Three years ago, I also gave a homeless person a quarter.

Saint Peter nodded to Gabriel, who, after a moment, nodded back to affirm that it was true.

Saint Peter then whispered to Gabriel, Well, what do you suggest we do with this fellow?

Gabriel gave the lawyer a sidelong glance, then said to Saint Peter, Lets give him back his 50 cents and tell him to go to Hell.