Evidence Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“The prosecution wants to make sure the process by which the evidence was obtained is not truthfully presented, because, as often as not, that process will raise questions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Commentary, Unknown Venue
The prosecutor aims to obscure the truth about evidence collection, fearing it will expose flaws.
In simple terms: Prosecutors may hide how evidence was gathered.
Question evidence gathering methods.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom strategy
- public trust
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does transparency affect legal outcomes?
- What are the risks of concealing evidence origins?
If the process is hidden, credibility suffers.