What happens when a judge orders someone to break the law?

Discussion in 'Law & Justice' started by Anders Hoveland, Aug 11, 2012.

  1. Anders Hoveland

    Anders Hoveland Banned

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2011
    Messages:
    11,044
    Likes Received:
    138
    Trophy Points:
    0
    What happens when someone is given a court order that is against the law?
    If you do not follow the order, the judge will hold you in contempt of court, or give you a steep fine, or even issue a harsh prison sentence.
    If you do follow the order, do you risk prosecution and sentencing in another court?

    Just one example:
    http://www.politicalforum.com/race-...ers-nyfd-hire-minorities-who-failed-test.html

    Or more commonly, in the USA, individual states will try to enforce laws that conflict with federal regulations. In some situations, there might simply be no way to comply with both conflicting sets of laws without going out of business.
     
  2. sparky2

    sparky2 Banned

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2012
    Messages:
    542
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Don't worry.
    This is what we have the labor unions for.

    To make these situations seem copacetic somehow.

    What seems illegal, immoral, or that which promotes unethical, lazy, malingering behavior (especially after a round of grievances and lawsuits) suddenly becomes A-okay again!!

    It's like magic.

    :-|
     

Share This Page