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Federal Court of Appeals Judges

Who appoints judges to the federal courts of appeals?

The federal court system has an intermediate level appellate court, which is called the court of appeals. The President of the United States appoints all federal...

Guardianship

What is a guardian and why is a guardian appointed?

A guardian is a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of a person who is considered legally incompetent. A person is presumed to be competent. However,...

The Courts and Community Relations

Courts Are Seen As Out of Touch With Community

A 1999 national survey conducted by the National Center for States Courts in Williamsburg, Virginia, revealed that almost half of all American citizens thought the courts...

Impaired Driving -- Drug Use, Alcohol Use And Road Rage

A driver's primary responsibility is to safely operate the vehicle. Impaired driving occurs when a driver is distracted and his/her ability to perform the task of driving is reduced. Driving can be impaired by drug use, alcohol use, fatigue,...

Writs of Mandamus

Historically, the writ of mandamus in England was a command issuing in the king's name and directing an individual, corporation, or inferior court to do a particular thing that related to their office and duty. In the United States, a writ of...