Is it conflict of interest if I am tried in a court system where a judge is the uncle of the person I am being charged against?
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Is it conflict of interest if I am tried in a court system where a judge is the uncle of the person I am being charged against?
Asked on December 4, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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Terence Fenelon / Law Offices of Terence Fenelon
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It is most definitely a conflict and the judge should recuse himself. Alternatively, there often exist numerous means to either a change of venue (judges) or filing a motion for recusal for cause.
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