PEOPLE v. BELL


234 A.D.2d 378 (1996)

651 N.Y.S.2d 558

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leon Bell, Appellant

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

December 9, 1996


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

The defendant contends that he was denied his right to be present during a material stage of the trial when a sworn juror was questioned about possible disqualification and then excused. Considering the nature and scope of the inquiry, the defense counsel's presence was sufficient to safeguard the defendant's right to be present (see, People v Torres, 80 N.Y.2d 944, 945; People...

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