Judge

Dworkin’s meaning to integrity pertains to judicial decisions by judges on any case, that is, how to use precedent and techniques to determine the outcome of trials. Integrity as a tool, is used for judicial decisions, based of of communal moral standards- starving for a concept of fairness and equality- these decisions are rooted in precedent and discretion of judges; though possibly leading to a divergent from a cohesive voice, the philosophical concept benefits society overall. Integrity has…

courtroom, one could reasonably expect the judge to be the one responsible for the holding of a case. However, does and should the judge exercise his own discretion when deciding cases? Prominent legal theorist H. L. A. Hart claims that judges do exercise discretion, especially in “hard cases”, where there is no pre-existing or unambiguous rule. To this matter, Hart’s brilliant student Ronald Dworkin offers an alternative theory, which argues that judges do not have discretion and should follow…

Alexander Manuel is an African American Judge grew up without any awareness of racism until he was charged with disorderly conduct for a simple parking incident. After that moment he has been subject to racial profiling and discrimination on multiple occasions. Manuel continues by mentioning how his white colleagues are surprised and try to rationalize any answer except racial bias. He then suggests that, “white judges are insensitive to racial issues in their courtrooms” because they themselves…

1. This appeal was critical of both the crown counsel and the trial judge in this case because of the credibility during the trial became an issue. Even though some objection was taken, crown counsel did not warn the jury, and gave instruction to neutralize the impropriety. Also, the cross-examination of the appellant was not fair and improper. Therefore, the appellant brought up four grounds of appeal, and the first ground of appeal was granted under the remedy. The first ground was that the…

gallery. The judge sits at the high bench at the front of the courtroom and control the hearing and the courtroom…

is to hear evidence, apply the law as directed by the judge, and then collectively decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime they have been accused of, based only on the facts given. Juries have played a significant role in Australia’s justice system for quite some time, though in more recent years the role of juries has been reduced. In 2011, the NSW government changed the law so that accused persons could apply for judge alone trials and, with consent from the Director of…

I believe a litmus test should be used. Federal judges are in for 10 years unless reappointed for. During the time the Federal judges are in office things will change over the many years they are in. We shouldn’t hold onto beliefs or laws that are outdated. The decisions of these judges impact not only the parties involved in a particular case, but also the entire judicial system and even society at large. The federal judges shouldn’t use the own personal morals and beliefs that reflect their…

comments by the judge, or jury irregularity.’ as stated in the AQA Law book. The Court of appeal consists of three senior judges, the superior of the three is referred to as the lady/lord chief justice. They have the power to quash convictions, in addition to the Criminal Appeal Act (1968) that makes it permissible for judges to call a retrial on similar charges. If an appeal does occur, the case will progress onto the supreme court where there is more often than not a collection of seven judges…

Is it just to give unelected judges the ability to make moral and political decisions on behalf of a community, despite the fact that the community has no active role deciding whom these judges are? Jeremy Waldron is one of many adversaries of judicial review; subsequently he does not think that unelected judges should be permitted to make political or moral decisions on behalf of the community (Waluchow Constitutions as Living Trees 534). I disagree with Waldron and side with Wilfred Waluchow,…

court structure was changed with many anecdotes. These anecdotes point to very specific individuals in the courtroom. The judge shows this structured view of the courtroom with the judge ruling specific attorneys claims as either sustain or overrule, the mandatory obligation of the participants to stand up when the judge walks in, and the use of language when referring to the judge, the jurors, and the court in general (i.e. your honor). The attorney display structure by direct and cross…