2007-04-26 02:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If for no other reason, judges have too much power in being able to sentence someone to jail for an indeterminate time period without ever having been convicted of a crime. It's called "contempt of court" and it allows far judges to inflict punishment on another just for ticking them off and do so without a trial, legal council or any other so-called "rights"; this is true in both civil and criminal cases.
Many judges, especially civil judges abuse their unilateral power far too often.
2007-04-26 06:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Phil #3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would the purpose of a judge be if his power was reduced or removed? I respect judges even though one gave me an 11-years stretch because somebody put cocaine in my luggage that I knew nothing about while I was in Jamaica.
2007-04-26 02:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he has to have quite a bit of latitude, and he must have it due to the indeviduality of each case.If either side disagrees with a decision there are still the objection hearings and appeals process. Any decision he makes is made using trail based and prooven law. No judge likes to be overturned on a point of law.
2007-04-26 03:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by reinformer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. judges don't have too much power. it is just enough. enough for criminals to pay for their actions. the only problem is that some people take advantage of their power and coerce these judges.
2007-04-26 03:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by disturbed. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No people do though
2007-04-26 02:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by lucasone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
many do
Judges today legislate
2007-04-26 06:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋