Long Form (multi topic, hourly/full show)

Why didn't the Judge believe me?"  a behind-the-curtain look at a Judge's decision-making process, and the criteria used to assess credibility. The "C Word-- Contempt:  what is Contempt of Court, how does it work, etc.? We didn't finish Contempt – ran out of time. Calls:  One caller wanted to know if Victim Impact Statements in criminal sentencings make any difference, or are just to make the victim feel good?
  Another caller:  questions about disparate compensation for 2 employees doing the same job.   Another caller:  called to say thank you for the referral to the Lawyer Referral Service – found it very helpful.   Another caller:  do I need a local lawyer for an Illinois Probate matter, or can I use my Connecticut lawyer?

<p>Why didn't the Judge believe me?"  a behind-the-curtain look at a Judge's decision-making process, and the criteria used to assess credibility. The "C Word-- Contempt:  what is Contempt of Court, how does it work, etc.? We didn't finish Contempt – ran out of time. Calls:  One caller wanted to know if Victim Impact Statements in criminal sentencings make any difference, or are just to make the victim feel good?<br>  Another caller:  questions about disparate compensation for 2 employees doing the same job.   Another caller:  called to say thank you for the referral to the Lawyer Referral Service – found it very helpful.   Another caller:  do I need a local lawyer for an Illinois Probate matter, or can I use my Connecticut lawyer?</p>

Attorney John Matulis answers your legal questions on WTIC's Law Talk

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