ORR, Judge.
Defendant argues two issues on appeal. For the reasons below, we reverse defendant's convictions and order a new trial.
Defendant first argues that the trial court denied defendant's constitutional right to be present at his trial. We agree.
The trial in this case began on 17 April 1989. Defendant was arraigned that morning, and the case was called for trial at 2:00 p.m. Defendant was not present when the case was called for trial but arrived...
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