Law
- Estelle v. Williams, U.S. Supreme Court case 425 U.S. 501 (1976) (holding that a state cannot compel a criminal defendant, over his objection, to stand trial in his jail clothes)
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Famous quotes containing the word law:
“Villain, thou know’st nor law of God nor man;
No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“These, having not the law, are a law unto themselves.”
—Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in Romans, 2:14.
“You’ve just fulfilled the first role of law enforcement. Make sure when your shift is over you go home alive.”
—David Mamet, U.S. screenwriter, and Brian DePlama. Jimmy Malone (Sean Connery)