Can a judge unduly interfere with a trial by questioning witnesses?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Jones, 425 F.2d 1048 (9th Cir. 1970):
3(d). Undue interference by questioning witnesses. It is urged as error that the trial judge unduly interfered with the trial of this case. No cases are cited in support of this charge. We find no merit in this alleged error. Spindler v. United States, 336 F.2d 678, 682 (9th Cir. 1964).
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