From tedium to trauma. From belligerent defiance to tearful acceptance. From victims of circumstance to chronic lawbreakers. From those down-on-their-luck to those lucky to be alive. From handcuffed felons to family members protecting loved ones.
Nothing is ever predictable in a court of law.
Ann Carrott, a district court judge for the Seventh Judicial District: “We deal with people who have a lot of issues. Their behavior can be bizarre.”
Judge David Battey : “You get so used to the abnormal that it’s not abnormal to you anymore.”
But there is one thing that the judges can always count on in the courtroom – there is no such thing as typical.
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A look inside the courtroom
Nothing is ever predictable in a court of law.
Ann Carrott, a district court judge for the Seventh Judicial District: “We deal with people who have a lot of issues. Their behavior can be bizarre.”
Judge David Battey : “You get so used to the abnormal that it’s not abnormal to you anymore.”
But there is one thing that the judges can always count on in the courtroom – there is no such thing as typical.
Full Article and Source:
A look inside the courtroom
Judges need brain power like a computer to keep up with each case. They see, hear and know things that would knock most of us on our backsides. Thanks for the insight.
ReplyDeleteBoy, this is true -- nothing is predictable in a court of law. But, something is becoming more predicatable than ever - injustice.
ReplyDeleteNow I know what court backlog means. And, it isn't entertaining or fun sitting around while the attorney billing clock is ticking while waiting for your hearing at 10:00 a.m. when there are 15 other parties booked for 10:00 a.m. hearing slot.
ReplyDeleteYes, judges deal with a lot of people and personalities - but they took the job and they accepted the duties.
ReplyDeleteThey have a duty to treat every person who comes before them according to the law --- including families that squabble and everything else.
It's a duty they accepted.