Collins v. State

OPINION

STEWART, Judge.

Charles E. Collins was convicted of murder in the first degree and tampering with physical evidence.1 Collins appeals, arguing that the superior court twice violated his right to be present at all stages of his trial. The State concedes for purposes of this appeal that Collins should have been present at both stages, but argues that the errors were harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. Because we agree with the State that Collins's absence from each proceeding was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, we affirm the superior court.

Background facts and proceedings

In early…