United States v. George N. Muzevsky

BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge.

George N. Muzevsky was convicted of conspiracy and related narcotics offenses in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 18 U.S.C. § 1952. On appeal, he argues that his conviction should be reversed because the trial was conducted in his absence. We affirm.

Muzevsky appeared at the arraignment with counsel and entered a plea of not guilty. The court told him the trial date and continued his bond. A few days before the trial, his attorney explained to Muzevsky that he had to be present at the trial and that the court might proceed in his absence.