Criminal
Apr. 26, 2005
Due Process Rights Trump Those of Court's Spectators
Focus Column - Criminal Law - By Laurie L. Levenson - Criminal trials are not a spectator sport. As recently noted by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Musladin v. LaMarque , 2005 DJDAR 4135, spectators' comments and behavior in the courtroom can sometimes deprive a defendant of the right to a fair trial. The only thing that should influence the jury in making its decision is the evidence in the case, not the sentiments of those in the gallery.
Focus Column
Criminal Law
By Laurie L. Levenson
&nbs...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In