Clients Quote by Warren Zevon
“I went to law school and took a law degree, and counseled all my clients to plead insanity.”
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.
Question ethical use of legal defenses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- client advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever ethical to manipulate legal defenses?
- What are the consequences of abusing insanity pleas?
Such tactics can undermine justice system credibility.