By Pat Alston
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LONG BEACH - Judge Charles Sheldon sighed as he walked into his chambers after an especially trying afternoon.
"I had my most difficult witness on the stand today," Sheldon said, grimacing.
For two hours, he struggled to keep the witness, a victim in an assault and attempted murder case, focused on questions posed by counsel.
"There was no way for me to get her to answer the question... (continued)
Nov. 17, 2010
Charles Sheldon
Judge Charles Sheldon sometimes has to take a time-out when he gets frustrated. But lawyers say he is efficient, even if they don't always care for his penchant for questioning their witnesses.
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