There is no merit to defendant's contention that he was deprived of his right to be present during a material stage of the proceedings when the court conducted a voir dire sidebar conference with a prospective juror. Quite apart from the fact that the record is silent with respect to whether or not defendant was present, no prejudice, or violation of People v Sloan (
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