Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan
Is it illegal if the judge in the court room knows one of the parties?
Asked on 5/19/14, 11:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jared Austin
Austin Legal Services, PLC
No, it is not illegal, meaning a crime. One party can request a judge to recuse himself depending on how he knows the party or how well he knows the party.
Answered on 5/19/14, 1:40 pm
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Is it illegal if the judge in the court room knows one of the parties? Asked 5/19/14, 11:59 am in United States Michigan Criminal Law