from defence backgrounds,isn't it time we got them from the prosecution ranks,then i think that criminals will get the right punishment that they deserve not the light sentences that are given out ,let the punisment fit the crime,
2006-10-09 12:07:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this is for british commonwealth law,,the westminster system,,not the elcted usa system,,
2006-10-09 12:21:08 · update #1
Yes we must have to rethink in this direction. The judge must be at least well aware of the context and the subject in which he is deciding a case. The qualification of judges are also in question.
2006-10-12 19:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by King of the Net 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's because Prosecutors usually don't run for Judge. 99% of the time Lawyers do.
2006-10-09 19:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most judges are elected and the dominant party usually wins regardless of which side they have practiced on.
2006-10-09 19:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by daydoom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because prosecutors usually run for other offices to start with.
2006-10-09 19:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree 100%. Way too much leniency these days.
2006-10-09 19:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by gizzardout 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋