Defendant was indicted for burglary in the second degree for an incident allegedly occurring in the City of Binghamton, Broome County, on November 18, 1985. After arraignment, defendant was specifically advised when trial would commence and that it would proceed in his absence. As trial commenced, defendant was not present and the jury was advised that defendant's absence had no bearing on his guilt or innocence. This instruction was repeated...
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