Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The petitioner contends that he was denied his constitutional rights to be present at every stage of his trial. After the verdict was rendered and the jury was polled, the petitioner was escorted from the courtroom and did not return until after the jury was discharged.
A defendant's presence is required only where his absence would have a substantial effect on his ability to defend himself...
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