The Jones family lives in Washington D.C. and has a booming methamphetamine business out of their house. One night a tree falls on their home exposing their operation to the fire department who in turn calls the police.
-At the trial, Mr. Jones's private attorney fails to show up. Because the judge has a busy schedule, he moves forward without the attorney present. What is wrong with what the judge has done

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The judge's decision to move forward without the presence of Mr. Jones's attorney violated his Sixth Amendment right to counsel. The Sixth Amendment guarantees that the accused has the right to legal counsel present at trial. By moving forward without the attorney present, the judge denied Mr. Jones his right to a fair trial. Option A is incorrect because the problem is not just with the judge's schedule but with the violation of the defendant's right to counsel. Options C and D are incorrect because there is no indication of bias either way.

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