Following a jury trial conducted in his absence, appellant, Jose Luis Cruz ("Cruz"), was convicted of malicious wounding, sentenced to seven years imprisonment, and fined $20,000. On appeal, Cruz argues that the court erred by proceeding in his absence. We disagree and affirm.
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Following his arrest, Cruz was released on bond after he signed a recognizance form on which he acknowledged...
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