B—The Daily Collegian Friday, June 10,1977 Judicial natures color lawyersf cases By CHRIS HEPP Collegian Staff Writer The temperament and disposition of a judge can often in part determine how a lawyer presents his’case, according to a confidential survey of 20 local attorneys. Of those surveyed, 17 felt that courtroom demeanor is shaped by the personality of the presiding judge. “A judge is only human. A lawyer knows this,” one attorney said. “Obviously he is going to present his client’s case in a manner that will be viewed favorably by the judge.” All lawyers interviewed cautioned that usually the lawyer-jpdge relationship played only a small part in the presentation of their case. “It’s a consideration, but only a slight one,” an attorney said. However, in extreme cases, according to James Eisenstein, associate professor of political science, a lawyer’s relationship with a judge may be a major concern. “A judge in a courtroom has tremendous power. Every lawyer knows this,” Eisenstein said. Eisenstein said the number of judges in a jurisdiction can affect the importance of a lawyer’s need to remain on a judge’s positive side. In a one-judge district such as Centre Courty this concern can be magnified because the attorney knows he will have to face the same judge repeatedly. Local attorneys were divided on this ly 9 to July 22 London Contemporary Dance Theatre England's foremost contemporary dance ensemble on its first U.S. tour July 9, Bpm., Eisenhower Auditorium “El Capitan” The Eastern Opera Theatre of New York in a lively production of John Philip Sousa's comic operetta, featuring the famous "El Capitan March" July 12, 8 p.m . Eisenhower Auditorium The Earl Scruggs Revue The banjo-picking genius and his sons perform country, blues, pop, and spiritual music Also appearing, Bob Doyle and the Buffalo Chipkickers July 16,8 pm, Eisenhower Auditorium • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Sergiu Commissiona, Music Director; Andrew Schenck, Conductor Featuring piano soloist, Coleman Blumfield July 18, 8 p m , Eisenhower Auditorium The Hoofers The happy Dixieland sound with an incomparable display of tap dancing by seven virtuoso dancers July 20, 8 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium The Tammy Wynette Show starring Tammy Wynette and The Tennessee Gentlemen July 22, 7:30 p m. and 9.15 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium The Eisenhower Auditorium Box Office will open for the window sale of Spectrum tickets June 30. Box Office Hours: 10 a.m to 4 p m. Monday through Saturday and 6:30 p.m. on days of performance June 30 through July 22 For information, call collect (814) 863-0255 MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH JUNE 25 question. Of those interviewed, ten felt that a one-judge county slightly increased the im portance of good lawyer-judge relations, five thought that the number of judges made no difference and another five preferred a single judge county. ITTANY M UNTAN SUMMER 1977 Student, Children, Attraction Date & Time General Price Sr. Citizen Price Total ” .. , , I Please Circle Price ~ , , I Please Circle Price No. of tickets Zo n e M Zone 2 No. of tickets Zone i/Zone2 London Contemporary Dance July 9/8 p m 54.00/ 53.00 $3.00/ $2 00 "El Capitan" July 12/8 p m S 5 00/ S 4 00 53.50/ S 2 50 The Earl Scruggs Revue Julyl6'Bpm S 5 00 S 3 50 Baltimore Symphony July 18/8 pm 55.00/S4 00 S 3 50/ 52.50 The Hoofers July 20/8 pm S 4 00/ S 3 00 S 3 00 52.00 Tammy Wynette July 22 7 30 p m S 5 00 53.50 Tammy Wynette July 22 9 15 pm $5 00 S 3 50 To encourage the enjoyment of a variety of the Total amount lor tickets performing arts in the spirit of Nittany Mountain „ .. c Summer, PICK AND CHOOSE DISCOUNT Is based 2 attractions. 10% discount J on the number of attractions selected. 3 attractions. 15% discount -S II you've ordered tickets for 2 or more of the 7 Spectrum attractions, consult the PICK AND CHOOSE scale 4 attractions. 20% discount -S above to determine your discount. Subtract the applicable discount from the total order and mall sor more. 25% discount -S your check today. ——. The attorneys who favored a single-judge county said they could learn to deal with one judge’s personality thoroughly. Many of the attorneys agreed that the judge’s behavior towards a lawyer could affect the outcome of a case. SAVE UP TO 25% WITH OUR NEW PICK AND CHOOSE PLAN (Si p I Hr ” ON I “The jury looks to the judge for guidance. In their eyes he is good,” one attorney said. "If the judge is constantly showing displeasure with a lawyer, jt certainly will have an effect.” Attorneys said judges can intimidate a lawyer in many ways. “He can embarrass you in front of the jury. He can embarrass you in front of the other at torneys,” a lawyer said. “Just by his tone of voice or his mannerisms he can create an im pression in a juror’s mind.” Robert O’Connor, assistant professor of political science, said that it was possible in a single-judge county for a judge to be so powerful that lawyers find themselves forced to consider their future before making strong presentations of cases known to antagonize him. He added that in such a county a lawyer might hesitate to appeal a case to avoid angering the judge. The attorneys disputed this, saying that they were ethically bound to represent a client’s best interests and not to consider their own. “No judge likes to be overruled. Of course they don’t like to be told they are wrong,” an attorney said. “But a lawyer’s commitment is to his client. How the judge feels is irrelevant.” Eisenstein said that while in most cases a lawyer’s concerns are the same as his client’s, it is possible that there could be “a divergence of interests,” and a lawyer might not benefit from a case. SAVE UP TO SO LARGEST SELECTION OF STEREO COMPONENTS, CALCULATORS, CB'S, CAR STEREOS, TAPES. CAMPUS STEREO 307 W. Beaver Avenue Total due Feds battle meds in aid fraud case WASHINGTON (UPI) Federal investigators using computers have ferreted out 172 doctors and druggists suspected of being among the worst cheaters in the nation’s $lB billion a year Medicaid program, HEW Secretary Joseph Califano said yesterday. Califano said the in vestigation —conducted by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare’s new inspector general is aimed at uncovering the 500 worst offenders in the nation. So far, the probe, called “Project Integrity,” has screened bills submitted under Medicaid by 231,000 doctors and 44,000 phar macies. Califano said the cases uncovered include 92 physicians and 80 phar macists and involve most, states and the District of Columbia. Pick & Choose: To encourage the enjoyment of a variety of the performing arts in the spirit of Nittany Mountain Summer. PICK AND CHOOSE DISCOUNT IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ATTRACTIONS SELECTED. Pick and Choose Scale for Discount Pick and Choose any 2 attractions of 7 and save 10% on the total price Pick and Choose any 3 attractions of 7 and save 15% on the total price Pick and Choose any 4 attractions of 7 and save 20% on the total price Pick and Choose 5 or more of 7 and save 25% on the total price Ticket Order Form Mail to Nittany Mountain Summer/Spectrum, University Park, PA 16802 LAST Name First Address Day phone My check (made payable to the Pennsylvania State University), is enclosed; OR please charge order to my D VISA (BankAmericard) □ Master Charge Card # Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for ticket return. Allow 2 weeks for handling of mail orders All Seats Reserved Eisenhower Auditorium / * * Grand Tier Zone selection not applicable to Scruggs and Wynette. For all other attractions, patrons will be seated in the Zone of their preference, as long as seats in that Zone are available. No exchanges or refunds. All programs are subject to change. He did not release names or detailed figures for the states involved. “Using computers programmed to flag suspicious cases in state Medicaid files, we have identified 172 cases in volving what appear to be the worst physician and pharmacist offenders against the Medicaid system,” Califano said. He said cheating by Medicaid providers costs taxpayers $BOO million to $9OO million a year, and the federal investigation could save $25 million to $3O million. Doctors and druggists receive about i 6 per cent of the $lB billion spent an nually by Medicaid. Califano said the in vestigation eventually twill be extended to Medicare and to hospitals and nurs ing homes which par ticipate in the Medicaid program. Eve phone Exp Date Balcony Zone 2 Orchestra
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