Convicted Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“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.”
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.
Prioritize protecting the innocent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy debates
- public safety
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to let guilty go free?
- What safeguards can reduce wrongful convictions?
Balancing safety and liberty is complex.