Arizona Supreme Court· 2/3/1986

State v. Bush

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714 P.2d 818
148 Ariz. 325
1986 Ariz. LEXIS 181

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finding extensive record of spectator misconduct and concluding “the offending spectators should have been removed from the courtroom”
outrageous intimidation— including assault of defendant, witness intimidation resulting in recantation, and threats against defense counsel — coupled with ineffective assistance of counsel required new trial
court may clear courti’oom of individuals who intimidate witnesses or other court personnel
“the trial judge has the primary responsibility for controlling the conduct of spectators in the courtroom and the courthouse” and, if necessary, “may clear the courtroom and the courthouse of those who may be intimidating witnesses or other court personnel.”
“the trial judge has the primary responsibility for controlling the conduct of spectators in the courtroom and the courthouse” and, if necessary, “may clear the courtroom and the courthouse of those who may be intimidating witnesses or other court personnel.”

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Judges: Cameron, Holohan, Gordon, Feldman

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