sitting judge

The book was the first of its kind, written by a sitting judge on legal issues and intended for the general public.

"As a sitting judge, it would not be appropriate for him to comment."

A sitting judge should be able to administer justice independently.

Sentencing in American courts has long been the right of the sitting judge and not the jury.

He had volunteered for this case, which none of the sitting judges wanted to handle.

The process reflects a strong bias in favor of sitting judges.

The Mafia had never killed a sitting judge before.

As governor, he appointed or reappointed every sitting judge in the state.

Under the rules, if a sitting judge steps down, the court can either stop the trial and start anew, or order the proceedings to continue.

And they added that their opinion in no way undermines the authority of sitting judges.

For a sitting judge, he's unusually vocal in his support of tort reform.

They would take a strong lead from the conclusions of a sitting judge, one with no incentive to lie."

Some officials also worry that a primary would put sitting judges at an unfair disadvantage.

The inquiry, which is continuing, has resulted in the conviction of 59 people, including 9 former or sitting judges.

But the practice of sitting judges endorsing a nomination drew criticism.

He also stated that, as a sitting judge and former member of the Senate, it would be improper for him submit to a hearing.

This is especially pernicious in the reappointment of sitting judges, like the case at hand.

"This, and the fact that he is a sitting judge, will put the flourish on his credibility," he says.

Martin Grover was the only sitting judge who was re-elected.

Chaired by a sitting judge in total secrecy, this body could then subpoena witnesses and documents.

Bench warrants are traditionally issued by sitting judges or magistrates.

When ordered to apologize by the sitting judge, he refused and threatened to tweak the judge's nose.

Mr. Koch says that puts sitting judges on notice not to cross the mayor.

For years, names of sitting judges have appeared in news accounts as suspects under investigation on suspicion that they bought their seats.

She finished third behind two sitting judges.