If one judge interprets a law in a manner that pardons a person in 2011, a different judge ruling on the same type of case in 2020.....

A.) Must absolutely abide by the 2011 interpretation
B.) Can cite the 2011 case as a model for the 2020 ruling
C.) Can ignore the 2011 decision even if the law is the same
D.) Can overturn the 2011 decision since five years have passed