Sodomy Quote by Lawrence Block
““Forcible sodomy and illegal entry, you put them both down and you get a jury confused. They figure it’s two ways of saying the same thing.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Crime Fiction Author Talk, 1995
Legal language can conflate distinct crimes, leading juries to misunderstand charges.
In simple terms: Confusing legal terms mislead juries.
Clarify language in law.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- legislative drafting
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legal drafting avoid ambiguity?
- What safeguards protect juries from confusion?
Precision may be hard to achieve in complex statutes.