Is it an abuse of authority for a judge to question a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jones v. McGovern, 963 F.2d 379 (9th Cir. 1992):
Jones also contends that it was an abuse of discretion for the judge to question a witness. We disagree. It is accepted practice for a judge to "participate in the examination of witnesses for the purpose of clarifying the evidence." United States v. Mostella, 802 F.2d 358, 361 (9th Cir.1986).
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