But there are good reasons to believe it actually alters behaviour.The punishments for drug-taking are immediate and predictable, unlike the usual court justice, which often involves long delays.
Various lawyers' associations throughout the country boycotted their usual court proceedings and observed a strike to mark the day.
Celebrity fans for both sides were present to cheer on their teams: Jack Nicholson took his usual court-side seat to root for the home team alongside actor Adam Sandler, while director and diehard Knicks fan, Spike Lee, donned a Knicks jersey and supported the Lakers Eastt Coast opponents.
In such cases, even more than usual, the courts are under the thumb of local governments.One aim of the property tax is to provide local governments with a steady new income that will help wean them off their dependence on one-off land deals.
The courtroom, done in the usual police-court light oak, with the usual flags, was packed.
Both Mr. Blumenthal and Orange officials had requested the appeal by-pass the usual Appellate Court level and be heard directly by the Supreme Court, and they said they are encouraged the court agreed to hear the case.
As is usual, the court did not give reasons for the justices' recusals.
Beyond the usual full-court lobbying effort, Shell abandoned its oil industry brethren and joined advocates pushing for a strong response to climate change.
It will probably be the judges who appointed him, not, as is usual, the court administration, who will decide if Mr. Kay and his team may resign from the case.
It will probably be the judges who appointed him, and not - as is usual the court administration - who will decide if Mr. Kay and his team can resign from the case.
