Quote by Alan Dershowitz

The defendant wants to hide the truth because he's generally guilty. The defense attorney's job is to make sure the jury does not arrive at that truth.

The defendant wants to hide the truth because he's generally

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective that the defendant in a legal case is presumed guilty, and that their desire to hide the truth is an indication of their guilt. The defense attorney is seen as someone who works to prevent the jury from discovering the truth, potentially by using legal tactics or arguments that may distract or manipulate the jury's perception of the case. The quote implies that the defense attorney's role is to protect the defendant, even if it means obscuring or distorting the truth.

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Truth

By Alan Dershowitz

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