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“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.” quote by Lawrence Block
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““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.””

Lawrence Block

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.

Key Takeaway

Clarify language in law.

Themes

law justice communication

Mood

critical analytical

Type

legal educational

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • legislative drafting
  • public policy

Key Concepts

jurisprudence legal drafting criminal procedure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can legal drafting avoid ambiguity?
  • What safeguards protect juries from confusion?
A Different Perspective

Precision may be hard to achieve in complex statutes.

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