Those polled were asked to rate if they agree or disagree with a number of statements related to issues involving the courts in their community. The following table summarizes the comparison between the Washington and national survey samples. The courts protect defendant's constitutional rights. Most juries are not representative of the community.
Judges are generally honest and fair in deciding cases.
Judges do not give adequate attention and time to each individual case. Courts are out of touch with what's going on in their communities. 43 -8 Court rulings and decisions are understood by the people involved in cases. The media's portrayal of the courts is mostly accurate. I would prefer that a judge ignore the law to ensure that a defendant is convicted.