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Going to trial with a lawyer who considers your whole life-style a Crime in Progress is not a happy prospect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's unwise to rely on a lawyer who sees you as a criminal rather than a person.
This quote by Hunter S. Thompson suggests that choosing a legal representative who views your entire existence through a negative lens can lead to a troubling and stressful legal experience. If your lawyer perceives you merely as a 'Crime in Progress', their perspective may cloud the judgment and the defense they provide, highlighting the importance of having someone who understands and believes in you rather than someone who approaches your case with a predisposed bias.
Themes
TrialLawyerPerceptionJusticeBias
In practice
Example use cases
In a legal seminar discussing the importance of choosing the right lawyer.
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