You Have Been a Judge for 30 Years

question 39

Essay

You have been a judge for 30 years.You've spent 10 of those years serving on a drug court,10 years in a veteran's court and the remaining time as a judge in a domestic violence court.You are writing your memoirs and want to compare and contrast each type of court.Why do they exist? What are the criticisms of them? Do you feel each is a benefit to society? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Agency Agreement

An agreement creating an agency relationship between principal and agent.

Representation

In law, a statement of fact made to induce someone into a contract or a presentation by one party in a lawsuit on behalf of another.

Tort

An action that causes harm or injury to another person.

Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents someone from arguing something contrary to a claim they previously made or an action they took.