When we watch the news, why do we see the drawing sketches of the pictures of the trial, rather than the actual photos ??
2007-12-19 11:04:01 · 8 answers · asked by Brilliant Queen (BQ)_forever !!! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sometimes they do.
In most States, the judge has the authority to allow video cameras or not as he chooses. Still cameras are usually banned because the clicking of cameras all day drives people insane.
Many judges oppose TV cameras in court because they feel it inspires lawyers and witnesses to grandstand for the cameras.
Richard
2007-12-19 11:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I was at a recent famous "Mob Trial" and a "Slave Trial" and there was a Court Artist sketching with pastels. They need quiet and no distractions when a trial is going on. Sometimes the Judge will allow TV, but I think that's only in LA and they make the process a circus!!
2007-12-19 19:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can watch some trials on court tv.
in general I think the principle is that the trial is open to the public, but you have to be there. Otherwise, there is the risk of removing the gravitas from the situation and turn it into a grandstanding forum for participants and entertainment for the public.
Think of all that wrt the OJ trial 10 ears ago. People are still talking about it.
But it is an open, not clearcut debate.
2007-12-19 19:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judges usually ban photographers in a courtroom. If they have to ban photos it is a high profile case and it is hard to hold court with all the cameras. It is up to the judge. It is not a law that cameras can't be in a courtroom
2007-12-19 22:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Linda S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do take it to court if the actual pic they take sketchs
2007-12-19 19:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by indianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Video is taken in court. It is simply not for public viewing. And to protect he privacy of others.
2007-12-19 19:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would embarress the persons concerned & mislead the course of natural justice as well - for one isnot guilty, until & unless one is proved to be so.
2007-12-22 05:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Day will come.
2007-12-20 07:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋