What role do judges and the judicial system play in supporting freedom?

What role do judges and the judicial system play in supporting freedom?

The Judges I feel do a pretty good job balancing and supporting freedom in our country. I think the fact that we do not elect them officially, allows money and corruption to play different roles in there stance.

I think having the number of Judges that we have in the Supreme Court allow for good balance within our country. And the fact the presidents appoint thee judges, allow for the presidents to have a lasting legacy.

However, the legal system as a whole appears to be flawed. It doesn't support our freedom in some ways, because as with many of parts of the government, money plays a role. Though the money may not have as big of an impact directly on the judges, money affects the lawyers and lower level state courts.

Two years ago I flew out to the east coast to see who was, at the time, my boyfriend. He was excited I was in town, and while we were driving into New York City he was showing off a little bit in his car. He was speeding, down the center of the road, and when the cop turned around to arrest him, he ran from the cops. Aggressive Driving, In-ability to maintain lane, 20+ MPH over the limit, and running from the cops were on the list of charges.  Luckily for him though, his Daddy had a big wallet and by the end of the lawyer ordeal he got charged with running a stop sign. How is that supporting my freedom? When someone who obviously made the wrong choices, who probably has no right to be on the road. He bought himself a drivers license. I ask, how is that protecting and supporting my freedom.

As with most political systems, the judicial systems support and limit freedom in our country.