The defendant wants to hide the truth because he's generally guilty. The defense attorney's job is to make sure the jury does not arrive at that truth. Alan Dershowitz arriveattorneydefendant Change image and share on social
It's every lawyer's dream to help shape the law, not just react to it. Alan Dershowitz dreamlawlawyer Change image and share on social
I think we're seeing privacy diminish, not by laws... but by young people who don't seem to value their privacy. Alan Dershowitz diminishlawpeople Change image and share on social
Good character consists of recognizing the selfishness that inheres in each of us and trying to balance it against the altruism to which we should all aspire. It is a difficult balance to strike, but no definition of goodness can be complete without it. Alan Dershowitz altruismaspirebalance share on social
In today's distorted world of 'human rights,' truth takes a back seat to ideology, and false claims - especially those that 'support' radical ideologies - persist even after they have been exposed. Alan Dershowitz backclaimdistort Change image and share on social
For most people, the question why be good - as distinguished from merely law abiding - is a simple one. Because God commands it, because the Bible requires it, because good people go to Heaven and bad people go to Hell. Alan Dershowitz abidebadbible share on social
Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected. Alan Dershowitz judgejusticelink Change image and share on social
I love to play. I love, opera, hiking and museums. The one thing I don't do is sit. I have a tremendous amount of energy. Alan Dershowitz amountenergyhike Change image and share on social
Candor and accountability in a democracy is very important. Hypocrisy has no place. Alan Dershowitz accountabilitycandordemocracy Change image and share on social
I think there would be less torture with a warrant requirement than without one. Alan Dershowitz requirementtorturewarrant Change image and share on social
