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PEOPLE v. ORTEGA

224 A.D.2d 552 (1996)

637 N.Y.S.2d 803

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jesus Ortega, Appellant

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

February 13, 1996

Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contention, his right to the presumption of innocence was not violated because court officers accompanied him to side-bar conferences with prospective jurors during jury selection. Having court officers accompany a defendant to side-bar discussions is an acceptable method of balancing the defendant's right to be present at such discussions (see, People v Antommarchi,

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