We welcome back the Honorable Judge David Bernhard who presides in Fairfax County Circuit Court. He answers our questions about what he found surprising switching from the role of attorney to judge. He also gives us some insight into what a judge is thinking as people appear in the courtroom. We discuss how judges must balance justice for the community and victims and making sure everyone is safe from crime with figuring out what punishment will help prevent that defendant from offending again or ending up back before the court. There is no one size fits all when it comes to justice. Each person that comes before any court gets to have that judge or jury's attention to explain their side. If you have ever wondered what goes through the mind of a judge while serving in their role, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
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If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.
We welcome back the Honorable Judge David Bernhard who presides in Fairfax County Circuit Court. He answers our questions about what he found surprising switching from the role of attorney to judge. He also gives us some insight into what a judge is thinking as people appear in the courtroom. We discuss how judges must balance justice for the community and victims and making sure everyone is safe from crime with figuring out what punishment will help prevent that defendant from offending again or ending up back before the court. There is no one size fits all when it comes to justice. Each person that comes before any court gets to have that judge or jury's attention to explain their side. If you have ever wondered what goes through the mind of a judge while serving in their role, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
If you are listening to this podcast, thank you! We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation. I mean, come on! You wouldn’t take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right? If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn’t listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer. Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet. The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. Sorry. We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met. Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation! We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.