Criminal law is a realm that often touches upon the intricacies of human nature, ethics, and justice. Every individual involved has a story, and it’s vital that we
understand the complexities behind every case before passing judgment. Let’s explore some profound
quotes from the world of criminal law that shed light on these complexities.
“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“The duty of a lawyer is to preserve a sceptical relativism in a society hell-bent for absolutes.” – Robert Canfield
“In criminal law, you are either innocent or you’re guilty. In the real world, it’s not that simple.” – Anonymous
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills
“We are all more than our worst moments.” – Terry McMillan
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” – Benjamin Franklin
“The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.” – George Washington
“The first duty of society is justice.” – Alexander Hamilton
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, neither persons nor property will be safe.” – Frederick Douglass
“The mark of a mature, psychologically healthy mind is indeed the ability to defend one’s ideas with reasoned arguments and evidence but to renounce them when they are shown to be untenable.” – Michael Shermer
“The guilty often escape the punishment they deserve, but they never escape the consequences they deserve.” – J.C. Watts
“Every offense is avenged on earth.” – Juvenal
“The search for the truth, no matter where it leads.” – Anonymous
“There are two types of laws: those that are just and those that are justly administered.” – Mark Twain
“The mind of the juror is the final place of refuge of justice.” – Edward J. Imwinkelried
“Our legal system is less about winning or losing, and more about finding the truth.” – Patty Loveless
“In the halls of justice, the only justice is in the halls.” – Lenny Bruce
“The quality of a nation’s civilization can be largely measured by the methods it uses in the enforcement of its criminal law.” – U.S. Supreme Court Justice
“Liberty can have nothing to fear from the judiciary alone, but would have everything to fear from its union with either of the other departments.” – Alexander Hamilton
“A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade.” – Abraham Lincoln
“There can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.” – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black
“The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities.” – Susana Martinez
“Every crime is a crime against humanity.” – Friedrich Dürrenmatt
“The courtroom is one instance of the fact that while our society may be liberal and democratic in some large and vague sense, its moving parts, its smaller chambers – its classrooms, its workplaces, its corporate boardrooms, its jails, its military barracks – are flagrantly undemocratic, dominated by one commanding person or a tiny elite of power.” – J. Kirk Boyd
“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” – Sir William Blackstone
Navigating the labyrinthine intricacies of criminal law reveals profound reflections on justice, humanity, and the nature of our societies. Which quote struck a chord with you? Perhaps you have a quote or insight from personal experiences or encounters with the criminal law system. We welcome you to share your thoughts, quotes, and stories below. Remember, your voice can bring clarity and perspective to another.