State v. Jewell

¶ 1 Deshawn Harold Jewell appeals the judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of armed robbery and one count of bail jumping. Jewell also appeals the order denying his postconviction motion for relief. Jewell argues that the trial court violated his right to be present during trial when the court answered a question submitted by the jury during deliberations. He also argues that the sentencing court imposed an increased sentence because Jewell exercised his right to remain silent at the sentencing hearing. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On May 1, 2015, Jewell was charged with…