Political court cases

There are two types of political cases; those that involve political corruption and those that revolve around political issues. Both types can produce a plethora of concerns regarding fairness, causing increased speculation and focus on the courts. The following considerations have been found useful in helping maintain control of a high-profile political case.

• Appointed or elected members of the judiciary are chosen by an inherently political process. When making the assignment of the trial judge it is important to be aware of political connotations and implications the choice may have, and to make that decision with a goal of mitigating or downplaying any political biases.
• Expect and plan for potential political demonstrations inside and outside of the courtroom, make sure security is properly staffed and prepared accordingly.
• In political cases, consider that non-court stakeholders may extend beyond the normal groups due to possible legislative investigations, ongoing federal investigations in state cases, etc.