The prosecution wants to make sure the process by which the evidence was obtained is not truthfully presented, because, as often as not, that process will raise questions.
Alan DershowitzThe court of last resort is no longer the Supreme Court. It's 'Nightline.'
Alan DershowitzAll sides in a trial want to hide at least some of the truth.
Alan DershowitzThe 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 DershowitzJudges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected.
Alan Dershowitz