The defendant was convicted of escaping from prison. MCLA 750.193; MSA 28.390. *602He was sentenced to a term from 1-1/2 to 5 years and he now appeals.

Before the trial commenced the defendant requested that he be allowed to sit in the audience rather than at the counsel table. His request was denied and he now contends that this was error. A trial judge has broad discretionary powers to control the proceedings before him. We find no abuse of discretion.

Defendant also questions the propriety of an indeterminate sentence when the offense is escape from prison. This contention lacks merit. People v Bowns, 39 Mich App 424 (1972).

Affirmed.