Defendant was not denied the right to be present at a material stage of the trial when the court, in counsel's presence, questioned a juror about his expressed disagreement with the court interpreter's translation of a witness's testimony. Defendant's presence is only required when it has a reasonably substantial relation to the fullness of his opportunity to defend against the charge (People v Harris,
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