"The Jury’s Out: Why Embracing Your Civic Duty Might Just Lead to a Family Reunion in the Courtroom!"

Topeka, Kansas — Jury duty often sparks a range of reactions among eligible citizens, with many wondering how to avoid the obligation. In Kansas, jurors are randomly selected from a list provided by the DMV, leaving little room for personal influence over the selection process. Rather than finding ways to escape this civic duty, residents are encouraged to embrace it as a vital component of democracy. Understanding the jury process is essential, as it plays a fundamental role in ensuring that justice is administered fairly. Ordinary citizens, rather than just legal professionals, participate in determining … Read more

"Florida Judge Martha Adams to Face Public Reprimand for Unjudicial Comments in Courtroom"

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has mandated that Orange County Judge Martha Adams attend a public reprimand due to comments made during courtroom proceedings deemed inappropriate for a member of the judiciary. In a ruling from May 8 in Case No. SC2025-0278, the court upheld findings from the Judicial Qualifications Commission, stating that Judge Adams had breached the Canons of Judicial Conduct. The court noted her behavior was characterized as biased and discourteous, particularly toward staff from the Ninth Circuit State Attorney’s Office. While presiding over criminal cases, Judge Adams made unprofessional remarks … Read more