What can be done when a Judges over extends they're authority
2007-06-21 14:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by scott i 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Some perhaps. Then again, so does everyone.
BTW.... it's "their", not "they're". They're is a contraction for "They are"
2007-06-21 14:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the time. That's what Appeals are for. Also, they can be removed from office. If it is a federal judge, GOOD LUCK DOING THAT! State judges are elected.
Look into Judge Roy Moore in Alabama. He's a great example of over extending authority.
2007-06-21 15:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the case. If it was state or federal -- then if it was a felony or a misdemeanor. Where it was tried and the reason that you say that the judge was out of line.
If it was the lowest court in your state-- Then you can appeal "Trial De Nuevo" to the Circuit Court (depending on your state)... Which means New Trial
However, that judge can do worse than the first one.
If you appeal past the circuit court (in VA) then you are entering a world of only judicial record- and no new testimony.
-Jason
2007-06-21 14:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you file an appeal, then they would decide if the judge over extended their authority.
2007-06-21 14:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judges, both trial and appellate, exceed their authority and bend the law all the time. Judges have more power than just about anyone in government and they use and abuse it.
2007-06-21 15:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by BAL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court and have his/her ruling overturned on appeal
Turn him/her in to a judicial disciplinary commission in your state.
2007-06-21 15:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋