Yeah, I lost court cases and misdemeanor juries, but of felony jury trials I was successful 105 of 106 times.
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As a trial lawyer in front of a jury and an author of true-crime books, credibility has always meant everything to me. My only master and my only mistress are the facts and objectivity. I have no others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Credibility is paramount in both law and writing, as it relies on objective facts.
In this quote, Vincent Bugliosi emphasizes the importance of credibility in his work as a trial lawyer and true-crime author. He asserts that the foundation of his professional integrity rests solely on the facts and objective truth, indicating that without credibility and adherence to reality, both in the courtroom and in literature, one cannot achieve success or respect in these fields.
Themes
CredibilityFactsObjectivityTruthIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a courtroom setting, emphasizing the importance of facts and credibility can strengthen a case.
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