Judges In The Criminal Court System

Many judges in the criminal court system are not only overworked, but also must contend with the worst of society.

How does the role and responsibility of a judge differ in a real-life courtroom as opposed to the mystique portrayed in the movies or on television?

Judges in the court system do not have the luxury as portrayed on television, many judges that I have come into contact with would not allow disrespect or out burse from a defendant or the spectators in his/her courtroom. There is strict courtroom etiquette; inappropriate behavior would be lead to contempt of court. Judges on television has to make the show interesting, by making jokes about some of the claims that come before them, otherwise the show would not be interesting