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“I went to law school and took a law degree, and counseled all my clients to plead insanity.” quote by Warren Zevon
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“I went to law school and took a law degree, and counseled all my clients to plead insanity.”

Warren Zevon

About This Quote

A darkly humorous confession about using insanity pleas as a legal strategy.

In simple terms: Law school taught a cynical view of insanity defenses.

Key Takeaway

Question ethical use of legal defenses.

Themes

law ethics humor

Mood

satirical critical

Type

humorous ethical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • client advocacy

Key Concepts

legal strategy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever ethical to manipulate legal defenses?
  • What are the consequences of abusing insanity pleas?
A Different Perspective

Such tactics can undermine justice system credibility.

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