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“In our criminal justice system, we say it's better for 10 guilty people to go free than for even one innocent person to be wrongly convicted.” quote by Alan Dershowitz
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“In our criminal justice system, we say it's better for 10 guilty people to go free than for even one innocent person to be wrongly convicted.”

Alan Dershowitz

About This Quote

The justice system prefers freeing the guilty over convicting the innocent, valuing innocence over punishment.

In simple terms: Better to let guilty go free than convict an innocent.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize protecting the innocent.

Themes

law ethics justice risk assessment

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

legal ethical

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • policy debates
  • public safety
  • legal reforms

Key Concepts

utilitarianism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it fair to let guilty go free?
  • What safeguards can reduce wrongful convictions?
A Different Perspective

Balancing safety and liberty is complex.

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