Can a Judge Discriminate against you in court because of the color of your race?  Well this is my situation. A person had grab me by the throat, because of that we had to appear in court a week or so later. I was planning on me being in some trouble because the use of my  language. I was thinking since the person who started the whole problem. He would get in more trouble than I would in court. But we both got the same punishment. well at least that what I thought. But than the Judge drops the other person punishment. But tells me that I have to complete mines or he will put me in jail. I don't see that as fair at all. I know that the judge is discriminating against me. Would I be able to sue the town court house or the judge for Race Discrimination?
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the question should be, should a judge discriminate. the answer is no but he can.  however i have learned that there is always more to a story. who recieved the brunt of your swearing? what was your attitude and body language in court? do you have a record and what does that look like? the questions are unlimited. also take note that a judge has a window to work from when handing down a sentence from minimal penalty to the max. as long as the judge remains in that box.. you really have to have concrete evidence of prejudice. it sounds like your punishment was some type of community service.  who would waste a chance to be prejudice on something so minor.  not me.. by the way in some areas this would be a violent crime.. assault.. domestic violence or worse. so i would be satisfied with what i got. finally learn from this situation.. to quote the words of a song i love.. you  gotta  know when to hold em, fold em, walk away or run. u should have ran.
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I don't know what racism has to do with anything.   And you have a right to choose which medication works best for you. Tell your doctor, don't ask him, to call in your name brand medication. If he doesn't, then call medicaid, talk to your case worker, and request a new doctor. Tell them your situation with the name brand medicine working better for you, I'm sure they may be able to help you. Good luck.
433258
Good question, I guess those who are on the losing end of an argument get all mad and take it out on others the only way they can. I have recieved several violation notices which I reply and argue my side. These people will try using the race card and name calling when they know that they are wrong. They have no other form of defense and they think we will back down. I will not. I am for my country enforcing it's soveriegn laws and policies.
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Sure, he can file suit against you. A judge would have to be high to even listen past the first part of the complaint though.\n\nSo, can he sue? Yes. Can he successfully sue? Hell, no.\n\nIn fact, you could sue him for threatening to sue you...
56559
You have grounds for a lawsuit!  That's discrimination in its purest and truest form, so I would be contacting an attorney right away and check into any legal action you may have a right to.
346225
It certainly can if you have the right attorney.  Racial remarks are a form of sexual harrassment and the company, along with the person, and the supervisor can be held liable for it.  The USA has laws in place that prohibits anyone from having to work in a hostile work environment.  The first step you need to take is to contact the human resource (or personnel) department of your workplace and tell them your story.  You need to write down what was said, the date it was said if you remember, and who was, if anyone, a witness when the person said it.  If the human resource department does not do anything about this, go above their head and contact the main office.  If this option is not available to you, I would consult with an attorney to determine what the next step is you should take. \nBe sure to have with you a copy of the complaint, if one was given to you, to take to the attorney.
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These idiots answering think that you are racist?   it find it quote refreshing to see anyone of any color setting their boundaries - and not letting others do it for them....\n\nI am black and these people do not know where the line of racism is drawn.   Civil rights were based on equal opportunity - not the right to use "bigotry" or "racism" as a tool to force people to make personal choices in marriage, dating, etc.  That is overstepping the boundaries of the idea of stopping racism.\n\nI find this deplorable, the answers "conditioned" and those who use answers like this regardless of color not having the ability to think freely. \n\nI am black and I feel the same way.   I have and always stay with my race.   I am married to a beautiful woman and have three small girls.  (All BLACK) if they were to come home and bring any other race, I will go through the roof.  There are enough black men out there and they can choose from them.
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No.  At this point you'll have to wait.  It may be that the judge is waiting for some outside information.  If it gets past a month beyond the 10-14 day deadline the judge set, you may be able to petition the court to render a decision, but if you do that, you may draw the ire of the judge.
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I am not a judge but I am a helper because that is what God wants me to be.  Let God be the judge.  Anyway, I am not American so it would mean nothing to me.  If I was, I would not report someone for asking for assistance.  They did not ask for trouble; just help.  Thank you for your question.
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As someone that works in the law enforcement field I apologize for that judge's mistreatment of you. So many people in my field become desensitized to the pain that crime causes the victims, and it's a shame. I've seen it myself first hand and it's sick. Don't let that stupid judge's reaction hinder your healing. Be strong... in the end it's your strength and courage that will help you heal. In the end no punishment given to a dirt bag will heal you. Get help, seek God, and stay strong. Email me if you need a friendly ear. nworkman82@hotmail.com
653503
Too bad I can not be represented free by a lawyer. Some of that was very racist. How come others can say things like ?
360892
They are both guilty. As the saying goes, come to court w/ clean hands or the court will leave you as is. So, if I'm the judge, I'll refuse to decide the case. Instead I'll have them both arrested.
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Section 1983 would allow you to sue the DA, a person acting under the color of state law, if the DA violated any of your federally protected constitutional rights.  In order to bring this action, you would have to show 1) that the DA was acting under the color of state law, meaning that he was acting as a DA, in the scope of his employment, 2) that the DA deprived you of your constitutional rights.  This is a difficult theory of law to prevail upon, and is usually used against police officers or in situations in which a person is being detained or is in custody of the governmental actor or entity.  Without knowing more, I couldn't say with certainty, but can say that its unlikely that you'd be able to prevail against the DA on this theory.
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I understand people's confusion over AA, but what about this scenario?  It happens all the time:  18 qualified people apply for a job.  One, however, is extremely qualified, heads above the rest.  She is the only woman applicant.  The man hiring her convinces himself that because she is a woman, she'll likely not work as hard because she probably will want kids and be a mom some day.  OR this scenario.  Of the 18 applicants, the one who stands way over the rest is an African American.  The man hiring decides that his clients would be uncomfortable working with a minority, so he gives the job to a white man.\n\nDiscrimination does exist.  Maybe AA doesn't solve these problems, but how do you make it fair for women and minorities if it's not a law to have fair hiring practices?
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The person who filed the Small Claims Court complaint either:\n\n1.  Failed to show up at the hearing also; or\n2.  Showed up in Court, and the Judge did not believe the evidence provided to support the complaint.\n\nSo, lucky for you, the Judge DISMISSED the case.  However, he dismissed the case without precluding the plaintiff from re-filing the complaint (i.e. without prejudice to his right to file a new complaint against you).  This means that IF the plaintiff wants to, the plaintiff can re-file the complaint against you - and you will have to respond.\n\nIf the Judge had dismissed "WITH prejudice," the plaintiff would not be able to re-file the complaint against you.  (If you are served with a new complaint,  DO NOT MISS THE HEARING!  You were lucky this time: do not tempt fate.)
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I am of the opinion that the presiding judge is well within his right to record a fiding exparte and it is not in violation of the principle of natural justice, so long as the respondent was given due notice of the proceedings according him an opportunity to be heard. The principle of natural justice does not mean that no order can be passed without hearing the parties concerned. It only requires that the parties before the forum should be given an opportunity to being heard. If the respondent had any difficulty in appearing before the judicial forum, like paucity of funds or threat to life, that is an entirely different matter. There were several options before him to meet such situations. Paucity of funds cannot be a valid ground for non-appearance. It is upto him to fend for himself to protect his own interests. I am sure there are provisions in the law prevailing in the USA, as it is in many other countries, for free legal aid for the indigent citizens. He could have availed of free legal aid. As regards the intimidation, which purportedlty detained him from appearance, it was open to him to lodge a criminal complaint against the petitioner and a copy of the complaint, if produced before the judge, would have weighed in his favour, for further adjournemetnt of his case. \n\nNow, that the matter has come to an end, before the learned judge, he has got two options. One is that he file a petition for review before the very same judge who passed the order and the second one is preferring an appeal before the appeallate authoruity. You may do this through a legal aid forum, if any available.
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Non competes are usually pretty worthless.  They really don't stand up in court anyway.  So just do what you want and take a chance.  I don't think they will sue you anyway.  You also hold the race card and can say that you were discriminated against if they give you any trouble.  That always works in this country.