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Can a judge question witnesses at trial?

It is the role of the judge to remain impartial in your criminal case. This means the judge will treat both sides equal, fair, and, just. But, depending on what stage your case is at, maybe a jury trial, bench trial, or punishment hearing, the judge may have more room…

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Dallas Appeals Court Reverses Retaliation Conviction

Today’s Dallas Court of Appeals case of the day is- Lowell Merritt vs. The State of Texas! What happened? From the opinion. The events leading up to appellant’s indictment on a felony retaliation charge began in July 2007 when appellant’s neighbor reported that appellant “cussed” his wife. After reviewing the…

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