The issue before us is whether defendant waived her right to be present at her sentencing due to her failure to appear for sentencing on the scheduled day. Defendant pleaded guilty to perjury in the first degree in a negotiated plea bargain which provided for a sentence of probation for five years. County Court indicated to defendant at the plea taking that if she failed to appear at sentencing, the court would not be bound by the bargain,...
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