Chicago DUI attorney thinks judges don't render their decisions in a vacuum

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted about permit that allows a first-time DUI accused to drive while the case is pending here, here, and here.  She’s posted about here concerns about the judiciary not being beholden to the media as they render life-altering rulings in cases here.  Today, she got confirmation of exactly what some members of the judiciary are thinking about.

Today, in court with a client, an MDDP was submitted to the court.  This has become a run-of-the-mill occurrence for those accused of DUI across the state.  Today, however, the judge paused.  He queried the young man before him.  He peppered him with a barrage of questions.  They had a very specific meme. 

‘What benefit do I get by signing this MDDP?  Why should I sign this MDDP?  What happens to me if you mess up with alcohol and I sign this MDDP?  I’ll tell you what; the media are going to be all over me.”

Are you confident that judges aren’t rendering their decisions based on what’s the popular thing to do?