California Trial Lawyers Journal, Volume 9California Trial Lawyers Association., 1970 - Law |
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Page 35
... judge because many of them feel that the jury system , particularly in civil cases , casts a reflection on their ability to determine a just outcome . In fact , to some judges the jury challenges his ego and judicial ability . It is ...
... judge because many of them feel that the jury system , particularly in civil cases , casts a reflection on their ability to determine a just outcome . In fact , to some judges the jury challenges his ego and judicial ability . It is ...
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... judges than juries . After all , tampering with a jury verdict directly is frowned upon , but when done by a trial judge because he disagrees with it , it is called the lawful exercise of discretion . adequate compromise verdict ...
... judges than juries . After all , tampering with a jury verdict directly is frowned upon , but when done by a trial judge because he disagrees with it , it is called the lawful exercise of discretion . adequate compromise verdict ...
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... judges , prosecu- tors , and of courtrooms — has been based on the premise that approxi- mately 90 % of all defendants will plead guilty leaving only 10 % , more or less , to be tried . That premise may no longer be a reliable yardstick ...
... judges , prosecu- tors , and of courtrooms — has been based on the premise that approxi- mately 90 % of all defendants will plead guilty leaving only 10 % , more or less , to be tried . That premise may no longer be a reliable yardstick ...
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