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PEOPLE v. LEWIS

231 A.D.2d 919 (1996)

648 N.Y.S.2d 848

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kevin Lewis, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.

September 27, 1996

Judgment unanimously affirmed.

Memorandum:

We reject the contention of defendant that his absence from the courtroom during the jury charge and announcement of the verdict deprived him of his constitutional right to be present at all material stages of trial. A defendant may waive the right to be present at trial, provided that he does so knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently (see, People v Parker, 57 N.Y.2d 136

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