Judge apologizes for court snoozing

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- A Canadian judge in Alberta apologized in court for falling asleep during the sentencing hearing of a convicted Calgary drug dealer.

Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Moore said he fell asleep Dec. 1 during testimony of the accused, Nicholas Chan, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Tuesday. Moore added he has sought help from his doctor for his sleep problems.

Chan's lawyer said when his client stopped talking; he could hear the judge snoring.

Chan's legal team said they don't know if their application for a mistrial would go forward or if a new judge would take over the sentencing.