Acquittal Quote by Jim Garrison
“I always received much more satisfaction as a defense attorney in obtaining an acquittal for a client than I ever have as a D.A. in obtaining a conviction. All my interests and sympathies tend to be on the side of the individual as opposed to the state.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral History, 1992, Jim Garrison on Criminal Justice
The speaker finds greater personal fulfillment defending individuals than prosecuting for the state, highlighting a preference for protecting personal rights over enforcing governmental power.
In simple terms: Defending people feels more rewarding than convicting them.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize protecting individual rights.
Themes
justice
ethics
law
individualism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
professional
When to use this quote
- courtroom defense
- public policy debates
- law school ethics classes
Key Concepts
legal defense
prosecution
rights
state power
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect legal advocacy?
- What safeguards ensure fairness for both defense and prosecution?
A Different Perspective
Balancing public safety with individual rights can be complex.
![“Interestingly enough, I feel what the show [OJ Simpson] was able to accomplish in a really masterful way is that White America could look back on the show and the documentary and say, "We understand why Black people were effusive at the acquittal of O.J. Simpson."” quote by Sterling K. Brown](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c5/sterling-k-brown-3532_able_interestingly-enough-i-feel-what-the-sho_1801265.jpg)
