Quote by Louis D. Brandeis

To declare that in the administration of criminal law the end justifies the means to declare that the Government may commit crimes in order to secure conviction of a private criminal would bring terrible retribution.

To declare that in the administration of criminal law the en

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This quote highlights the importance of maintaining ethical standards in the administration of criminal law. It emphasizes that the government should not resort to committing crimes, even in the pursuit of convicting an individual who is considered a criminal. Such an approach would have severe consequences and lead to dire retribution. Ultimately, the quote warns against sacrificing justice and morality for the sake of achieving a particular outcome in criminal cases.

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