People v. Faria

Defendant was not denied right to fair trial by judge taking over cross-examination of witness and by repeatedly interrupting counsel, as comments were for the purpose of clarification and moving the trial along. During defense counsel's closing argument, counsel stated that discrepancies in witness testimony did not make sense, and judge remarked "It does to me". Comment did not deprive Defendant of fair trial, as counsel was permitted to argue his theory of the case, was not given a time limit nor pressured by court to finish prematurely, and did not show prejudgment of the case.