The Law Dictionary for Everyone
When civil and criminal issues arise, the legal proceedings take place in a courtroom. Judges preside over these proceedings to ensure they remain fair, and correct under the law. Judges also rule on questions of the law and, in some instances, decide the outcome of a case. Keep reading to learn more about the judge. What Does a Judge Do? Judges oversee legal […]
Read moreA judge is an individual either elected or appointed as a judicial officer to preside over court proceedings. During both civil and legal proceedings, the judge makes decisions about questions of law, acts as a referee between the parties, rules on admissibility of testimony and evidence, and instructs the jury on how to deliberate the case. To explore this concept, […]
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