ROBERTSON, Judge.
In this consolidated appeal of four separate causes, Charles M. McCaffrey challenges his conviction following a bench trial in absentia of three counts of resisting law enforcement, two counts of public intoxication, and one count of disorderly conduct. The sole error alleged is the trial court's decision to proceed with trial of McCaffrey in absentia. We reverse.
An accused has an absolute right to be present at trial; however, as McCaffrey...
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