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“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.” quote by Alan Dershowitz
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“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.”

Alan Dershowitz

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Source Legal Commentary: Trial Tactics, 1995

Defense aims to prevent jurors from seeing the truth when the defendant is guilty.

In simple terms: Lawyers may obscure facts to protect clients.

Key Takeaway

Question ethical limits.

Themes

law ethics justice courtroom

Mood

critical serious

Type

ethical analytical

When to use this quote

  • criminal trials
  • jury deliberations
  • legal education

Key Concepts

legal strategy moral dilemma

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever justified to hide truth in court?
  • How do we balance advocacy with integrity?
A Different Perspective

Obscuring truth can erode public trust in justice.

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