Attorney 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.”
About This Quote
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.
Question ethical limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- criminal trials
- jury deliberations
- legal education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to hide truth in court?
- How do we balance advocacy with integrity?
Obscuring truth can erode public trust in justice.