#legal-system

#legal-system

"It's hard to be what you can't see." Justice Lillian Wan emphasized Lt. Wu's historic promotion, showcasing the importance of representation for Asian Americans in the court system.

Britain's ailing courts system has scheduled its first trials for 2029 almost four years away as the government struggles to tackle the spiralling backlog of cases.

In Colorado, because this was charged as a traffic misdemeanor, they classify texting and driving as careless behavior instead of reckless, even though it is a purposeful choice.

The teen whose sentencing hearing is scheduled was 16 at the time of the incident, which took place in a downtown Toronto parkette in December 2022.

David Lee's five-year prison sentence in China demonstrates the arbitrary enforcement of law, contrasting sharply with his routine travels to the country over decades.

In Brazil, judges are empowered and often expected to take a hands-on, practical approach, relying on their perception, experience, and judgment in legal matters.

"The state failed me again. So not only has he been withheld from me for the last 32 years, they're still withholding him from me now."

"Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, stands trial again after the first ended in a hung jury, facing the same serious charges of murder and manslaughter."

"Hate has no home in Westchester County," stated Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, emphasizing the commitment to address rising antisemitism in the community.