People v. Charleston

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.

Defendant was convicted, after a jury trial, of attempted murder in the second degree, attempted robbery in the first degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. On this appeal, he argues that the Trial Judge’s extensive participation in the questioning of witnesses deprived him of a fair trial. That claim, however, is not adequately preserved for this court’s review.

A question of law for review in this court is presented on a claim of excessive interference by the Trial Judge when…