People v. Garcia

The record does not show that either of the persons defendant alleges to have been barred from the courtroom was actually present when the People sought closure. Furthermore, no application was made to limit closure so as to permit the attendance of the spectators. Therefore, the record does not reflect any denial of defendant’s right to a public trial. Nor is the asserted error preserved for appellate review.

Defendant, who was arrested in a buy-and-bust operation, contends that his right to a public trial was violated because *86the courtroom was closed to his uncle and girlfriend while the…