Lambert v. State , 471 P.2d 935 ( 1970 )

NIX, Judge

(dissenting).

I do not feel that a trial judge should participate in the interrogation of witnesses during a trial. It is his duty to preside over the trial, maintain decorum, pass on questions of law, and instruct the jury on the law applicable to the case at bar. Because of his respected position it is so easy for him to influence the jury that it is a much better policy for him to refrain from interrogation of witnesses.