Judicial Bias

What is Judicial Bias?

One Constitutional right a defendant holds is that of a fair trial. Included with this right, is the right to have a judge with no actual bias against the defendant nor interest in the outcome of the defendant's case.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution
• Strict Scrutiny Test
• Lawful arrest
• Inherent Powers
• Jurisdiction