Cotton v. State

KLEIN, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of second degree murdei». He argues that his right to be present at all essential stages of his proceedings was violated because he was not present at a calendar call when his counsel advised the court that he was not ready for trial because he had not been able to depose the medical examiner. Four days prior to the trial date, defense counsel orally moved for a continuance because he still had been unable to depose the medical examiner. The court denied the motion, but provided that defense counsel would have the opportunity to depose the medical examiner…