Cyril is charged with child molestation and the judge decides that no one should be permitted to attend the trial because the details are very embarrassing for the child victims. The defense attorney objects. How is the appellate court likely to rule?
a. Since the judge has complete authority in the courtroom, she can do as she pleases.
b. Although the judge is authorized to close a portion of the trial, she cannot close the entire proceeding.
c. Although normally a judge could not close an entire case to the public, because it involves child molestation she can.
d. Unless the prosecutor agrees with the defense attorney, the trial could remain closed.
b. Although the judge is authorized to close a portion of the trial, she cannot close the entire proceeding.
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