The opinion of the court was delivered by COLEMAN, J.H., P.J.A.D.
The substantial issue raised in these appeals is whether a new trial is required where defendants voluntarily absented themselves from the entire court proceedings before the trial commenced. We hold that R. 3:16 requires a reversal and new trial.
Defendants Russell Samuel Hall and Rufus L. Hudson were charged in five counts of Camden County Indictment 383-02-85. They were tried before...
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