House approves bill to limit 'judge shopping' by moving some bench‑trial waivers to random reassignment After intense floor debate about defendants’ rights and the perception of judge shopping, the House narrowly approved HB 310, a bill that can reassign a case when a defendant waives a jury trial; supporters say it protects fairness, critics say it shifts power toward prosecutors. Vote: 50–49.

Louisiana's House just passed a contentious bill aimed at curbing "judge shopping," but the debate over defendants' rights rages on!

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"Only crimes could take place in darkness. Punishment had to be done in the light."
Terry Pratchett; Feet of Clay #Discworld #JudgeWithoutJury #TrialReform #TheLammyApproach 🧑‍⚖️😬