Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant's contention that he was denied his right to be present at all material stages of the trial when the court conducted a Sandoval/Ventimiglia hearing outside his presence is without merit. The record demonstrates that defense counsel discussed the matter with his client and that the defendant agreed to waive his right to be present. Under the circumstances, the defendant's waiver was knowingly, voluntarily...
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