Most public defenders have more trials under their belt in five years than civil attorneys have in 20 years.

Liberals are stalwart defenders of civil liberties - provided we're only talking about criminals.

He would put on his belt so tight that it would almost cut off his circulation. He couldn't even play with simple toys like marbles or tops.

Usually when attorneys are assembling a jury, they're just looking for sheep that are easily impressed.

Ethnicity and tribe began, by definition, where sovereignty and taxes ended. The ethnic zone was feared and stigmatized by state rhetoric precisely because it was beyond its grasp and therefore an example of defiance and an ever-present temptation to those who might wish to evade the state.

Turbulence is the only way to get altitude – to get lift. Without turbulence the sky is just a big blue hole. Without turbulence, you sink.