Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
We disagree with the defendant's contention that the trial court impermissibly delegated its authority to a court officer by communicating with the jury during deliberations through the court officer. The defendant's further assertion that the trial court's action also deprived him of his right to be present at all material stages of his trial is also without merit.
CPL 310.30 provides, in pertinent part, that upon a...
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