2007-10-18 10:56:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Absolutely...judges make judgment calls all the time about what evidence the jury is going to get to see and what evidence they won't get to see.
2007-10-18 11:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are asking if they can do it on the "up and up" then the answer is no. But the jury looks to the judge when they don't understand something or believe someone. A judge's facial expressions, body language and the way that they address an attorney on either side can all have a big impact on the jury.
2007-10-18 11:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by bartmcqueary 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes, and that is one of the reasons for appellate courts. If one party thinks a judge has acted improperly, they can appeal the verdict....checks and balances.
2007-10-18 11:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by ArRo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course.
They can throw out evidence, prevent testimony, and even their body language can have a big impact.
2007-10-18 11:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two magic words,"sustained"or "overuled,"
2007-10-18 11:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure
2007-10-18 10:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋