I think he once said ; Of course my clients are guilty else they would not have me as a lawyer. (Or words to that effect)
“Of course my clients are guilty else they would not have me as a lawyer.”
That statement does not show Dershowitz to be non-principled.
He’s an appeals lawyer! All his clients have been found guilty in the court of law. Had the clients been found innocent, they wouldn’t be appealing.
I have heard Alan speak many times. He is frequently asked how he can represent people he feels may be guilty. It’s the law, not his feelings or suspicions.
He is very principled. Unfortunately he is also very liberal.