Abuse Quote by Michael Connelly
“If the system turns away from the abuses inflicted on the guilty, then who can be next but the innocents?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lincoln Lawyer, 2005
If justice ignores the guilty, innocent victims become vulnerable.
In simple terms: Ignoring wrongdoers harms the innocent.
Protect the innocent by holding the guilty accountable.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court trials
- police investigations
- community safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who is guilty?
- How can we prevent innocent suffering?
Legal systems can be flawed or biased.