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Not eaeth-shaking case of precedent but a nice reminder of why legal systems exist and why many have become disengaged by them.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/47186075

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[–] Cursed_Fig@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

“I observe that sarcastic remarks uttered by a Justice to a legally untrained person who is presumed innocent are unbecoming and may bring the administration of justice into disrepute,” he said.

Well stated.

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 14 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

“It was not explained to me why it took nearly 18 years for the appeal to be heard, other than that the paperwork may have been ‘lost’ for a long time.

That should be a crime...

[–] pdxfed@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

This isn't Law and Order kid

[–] disregardable@lemmy.zip 10 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

To be clear, the case is 18 years old, not the driver.

[–] pdxfed@lemmy.world 12 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

To be clear, the driver didn't actually assault a traffic ticket either.

[–] danekrae@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago

Ohh. I'll read the article anyway, I guess...