Defendant's presence was not required at the off-the-record bench conference called by the court at the end of a suppression hearing in order to schedule the next court session, since it did not involve factual matters about which the defendant might have peculiar knowledge that would be useful in advancing his cause or countering the People's position (see, People v Dokes,
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PEOPLE v. MASSEY
196 A.D.2d 772 (1993)
602 N.Y.S.2d 105
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Edward Massey, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
September 28, 1993
September 28, 1993
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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