There are some judges that in my view do cross the line. They try to make up the law as they go along. Those judges, in my view, respectfully, do not honor their oath. Their oath is to construe the law and follow the law the legislature enacts.
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As a matter of fact, on the TV court you actually probably have more time to present your case than you would in a regular small claims court.Judge M. Lane
However, when you hear somebody's case, they're entitled to two things to believe that somebody's listening to the facts, trying to decide what the truth is, and applying the law applicable to that case.
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And I think, one, a lot of judges don't work hard enough, don't spend enough time, don't rule quickly enough and delay too much.
Judge M. Lane
But if somebody goes to a juvenile facility in lockup and then thereafter they become an adult, maybe they can then be transferred to an adult facility.
Judge M. Lane
But if you commit murder and you are competent, I think you ought to be prosecuted as an adult.
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