Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Illinois
Are there grounds for an appeal if the judge makes a derogatory statement after handing down sentence? Example: The judge handed down sentence, then looked over at the guard and said "Get Chester the molester out of here"
Asked on 5/12/10, 4:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg
Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
Maybe grounds for a complaint to the Judicial Inquiry Board for an improper coment, but probably not grounds for an appeal.
Answered on 5/21/10, 8:20 am
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