The $TRUMP coin pump and dump suggests growing his inheritance is at least a part of the goal. (As well as demonstrating a remarkable willingness on behalf of his followers to be fleeced.) (View Post)
My point is that defendents in more serious magistrates cases can choose a jury trial.. but doing so opens up a much wider range of punishments. (View Post)
Indeed: this is basically just adding a small additional tier, where instead of there being three magistrates, there is a judge and two (stipendary) magistrates. And it would presumably get to take t… (View Post)
I think increasing the number of stipendary magistrates is a good idea. Actually, I think expanding the pool of magistrates generally is a good idea. (View Post)