court cases and 'showing no emotion'?
364423
Lack of apparent remorse can be a factor in some juries' minds as to guilt.\n\nWhat I learned in Trial Practice class was that the defendant (who is pleading innocent) should show appropriate emotion, including sympathy for those who were harmed and a sense of injustice at being accused. \n\nThen again, laughing at stories of how much damage a defendant caused are likely to make the jury not like the defendant, even more than being 'stone-faced'.
692052
The above regarding the Supreme Court is excellent.  But I think that the term refers more specifically to habeas corpus and/or declaratory judgments.  Hope this helps.  The guy above that disrespects lawyers and the military in one fell scoop seems to have the type of attitude I see in criminals.  When they end up in jail and need a lawyer they come crying for help! But I do have a sense of humor and got a small chuckle out of it.
487985
ANYTHING that makes u feel uncomfortable.  That is what holds up in court, not my opinion.
225504
It is difficult to mention the time and it depends on you. Better ask from your conscience which is the best judge I know and it ever appeared for a right verdict without doing any prejudice.
214930
There must be a defendant in the caser or there is not case.  This means a defendant who can mount a defense.  In the case of a dead person they can't do that so there is no case.
1016581
It's totally up to the judge. Give a good reason and don't push it, you can lose your case for no shows.
236252
If a judge renders an opinion on an issue that does not directly relate to the issue before him or her, the opinion on that issue is called dicta. While that opinion is not binding, it could be pursuasive to other judges. Should judges be allowed to express their opinions? Sure.\n\nGenerally, judges can do whatever they want.
420324
I would say flat. Flat affect= doesn't show emotions.
933909
huni.. ive just finished a court case.. and yer rite its not nice. but somtimes it gives em a kick up the arse they need.. my ex went for full custody.. when i let him see my son when evr he wanted.. but wasnt satisfied with that.. so after the case he gets 1 nite evry 2 weeks... nothing to wot he had.. and also has to pay maintanance.. no the judge wont side with him hun.. \ni was devastated when he took me to court i thort i was gona loose my son.. hes 9 by the way.. and always lived with me.. and the thort of loosing him put me on prozac.. but i  got threw it and he got nothing.. and if i let him see him more then he is grateful  and so he shud be after all he put me threw..i don want my son to not see his dad but they do make it very very hard for you to get on with things ...let us no how you go on chick good luck x
649820
I cover courts in the UK. While there are strict instructions to judges, juries etc to disregard sexual status on any charge, human nature will prevail.\nIn the judiciary, there are plenty of gays who would never admit it, and therefore would, perhaps, give a more sympathetic hearing to similarly minded.\nI think, it probably evens itself out, who knows?
382169
Contrary to most of the answers that you have received, it is ot so cut & dried that you can make a strict yes or no answer.   Most jurisidictions have very general laws that prohibit "child neglect".  Refunds a child any outside contact could be considered emotional abuse and thus subject the parents to prosecution.
798249
Started the process a couple of times, but had to back down due to my lack of money.  \n\nCouncils have unlimited funds to throw at their legal counsel, unless you can equal that don't bother trying.  Their favourite trick is to constantantly say 'we have no record of that, so cannot comment'. So you have to continual prove they did have the records and are choosing not to provide them.\n\nYou can win against their 'no comment' in court, but  getting there will cost you thousands.  You're better off walking away with your head held high.
1056571
I would bet that something else is bothering him, and you triggered an emotion.  It doesn't mean that there is any deep seated issue, and it doesn't mean there isn't.  In situations like that, I ignore the instance and bring it up later in a neutral and non condemning manner.  Then I see how the individual reacts once removed from the situation emotionally.
148477
as above, it simply means that your body language and/or facial expressions are flat...that is without displaying physical signs of emotions.\n\nsmiles, frown, brow raising, nose twitches, body shifting are all examples of lively affects.\n\nA blank stare is a flat affect because it denotes no emotion.
412512
You can't prove a negative.\n\nIt's also very difficult to argue with someone who takes an emotional rather than a reasoned approach to argument.
816921
Lack of evidence means that there is no evidence that the accused committed the crime. Thus if you have a single evidence that ties the accused to the crime, it is enough. He will be punished.\nAs you have rightly surmised, it is the quality of the evidence that is important, not the quantity !
113333
If you are accused of a crime,a lot of people try to use this defence as away to get a lesser sentence.  They say that they were temporarily insane;not in their right frame of mind when they committed the crime. Then they usually have to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to gaet their input for court.