It is indeed an odd business that it has taken this Court nearly two centuries to discover a constitutional mandate to have counsel at a preliminary hearing.
Warren E. BurgerRead
It is not unprofessional to give free legal advice, but advertising that the first visit will be free is a bit like a fox telling chickens he will not bite them until they cross the threshold of the hen house.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns against the deceptive nature of seemingly harmless offers.
Warren E. Burger uses a metaphor to illustrate the potential dangers of offering free legal advice without caution. It suggests that while the intention may be to help, it can also serve as a trap, much like a fox disguising its true intentions to lure in unsuspecting prey. This highlights the importance of discerning the true nature of offers and understanding that not all 'free' services come without risks.
Themes
Legal AdviceDeceptionTrustCautionMetaphorWarning
In practice
Example use cases
During a legal seminar on ethics, one could cite this quote to emphasize the need for caution in accepting free services.
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[No one will be able to] deter the scientific mind from probing into the unknown any more than Canute could command the tides.
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