Judge Morris Hoffman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Judge Morris Hoffman.

Judge Morris Hoffman is a highly respected American judge, legal scholar, and author. He has served as a judge in the Colorado State Court for over 20 years, presiding over numerous high-profile cases. Judge Hoffman is known for his expertise in complex litigation, criminal law, and the intersection of law and psychology. He has published several books and articles on legal topics, including "The Punisher's Brain: The Evolution of Judge and Jury" and "The Psychology of the Courtroom." Judge Morris Hoffman's contributions to the legal field have earned him a reputation as a thoughtful and insightful jurist.

The moral authority of our most cherished institutions comes

The moral authority of our most cherished institutions comes from their voluntary nature: the value of advice from a priest, a teacher or a loved one depends in large part on the fact that we are free to ignore it. But judges' pieces of 'advice' are court orders, enforceable ultimately by the raw physical power of imprisonment. It is precisely because of the awesomely enforceable nature of our powers that we must be so circumspect in exercising them. It is one thing for a co-worker, family member, doctor, or clergyman to confront someone about a perceived drug problem; it is quite another thing for a judge to compel drug treatment. Drug courts not only fail to recognize this important institutional distinction, but their very purpose is to obliterate it.

Judge Morris Hoffman

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