The issue before the court is whether the trial can commence in the absence of the defendant.
The defendant was indicted for the crime of murder in the second degree. He had been held on bail but was released on parole when the People failed to give him a speedy trial.
On November 29, 1978 both sides stated they were ready for trial. It was agreed that the case would be put...
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