Trial judges often invoke a familiar line when pressed for the reasoning behind a close call: “That’s within my discretion.” In theory, judicial discretion is a narrow tool for resolving issues where ...
The authors write: Turning now to this month’s topic, “’Judicial discretion is a phrase of great latitude; but it never means the arbitrary will of the judge.’ . . . It is a legal discretion founded ...
The resignation of Danielle Sassoon, reportedly after being directed to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has sparked debate about whether politics is influencing federal ...