Posts Tagged ‘Judge’

Is A Judge Allowed To Interrupt An Attorney During Closing Arguments?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

I love the law and am curious about so many things that go on in a courtroom. Is the judge permitted to correct, oppose, disagree, etc. with an attorney who is making his closing argument? For instance, if the attorney lies about something that went on during the trial. Is the judge permited to stop the argument?

Is It Illegal For A Judge And The States Attorney To Be Related?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

In our county the judge is the uncle of the states attorney. It seems to me thatthis would weigh in favor of the states attorney. Are tere any specific guidelines for this. I requested that the judge be changed, in my case, which was granted. It did cause me some problems, though, because other defendents got wind of what I did and followed suit, also requesting a change in the judge. This teed off the states attorney which, along with the local law enforcement, have harassed me for the last 10 years.

Attorney And Da Have Made An Agreement And Psi Interview Went Well Is A Judge Likely To Give Probation?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

I went to a PSI interview on Monday, people warned me the lady was mean but it went surprisingly well. She was not pushy about her questions and was smiling when I left. My attorney says he and the DA have reached what he feels to be a solid agreement of punishment. Does the PSI interview and the DA’s agreement hold influence on the judge’s decision?

What Are An Attorney’s Possible Actions (responsibilities) When The Judge Ignores A State Law ?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

What kind of responsibilities does the attorney have in this situation? Thanks.

What Are An Attorney’s Possible Actions (responsibilities) When The Judge Ignores A State Law ?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

What kind of responsibilities does the attorney have in this situation? Thanks.

What Does It Mean When A Judge Issues A Citation To An Attorney?

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Is it just a slap on the hand or what? An attorney failed to notify me of a vacated hearing so the judge said he was issuing a citation.

Could An Attorney Be Sanctioned By A Judge For Appearing In Court With A Visible Erection?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Not an EXPOSED erection, but one which was clearly visible in an outline through the attorney’s pants.
Assume it was beyond the attorney’s control. The attorney had to stand up in court at the behest of the judge, but then everyone in the court saw his erection, and laughed.
Could the judge sanction the attorney for something like this, even though it is involuntary on the attorney’s part?