Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Can a judge of a lower court violate peoples 1st amendment rights in CA

Can a judge of a lower court violate peoples 1st amendment rights?

Save

Attorney answers (1)

Reputation Level 13
No. Your question, however, seems to imply that you believe that this has already taken place. You are either wrong in your understanding of what the First Amendment guarantees, orthe judge has made an error of law. The Supreme Court of The United States has the final word on what the First Amendment actually means. You cannot assume that your interpretation of the text of the First Amendment or your understanding of the First Amendment through other means is correct.

On the other hand, judges do sometimes make mistakes. That is what Appeals Courts are for. Good Luck

David C. Beyersdorf
1 person marked this answer as good

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 
Ask now