State v. Wilson

¶1 — Joel Alexander Wilson appeals his jury trial convictions and sentences for 13 counts of first degree child rape of his ex-girlfriend’s daughter, AH.1 He argues that the trial court violated his right to a public trial and his right to be present at all critical stages of his proceeding when the bailiff excused two jurors for illness-related reasons before voir dire began in the courtroom.2 We hold that these two administrative juror excusáis occurred before Wilson’s right to a public trial and right to be present were triggered; accordingly, we affirm.

FACTS

¶2 There is scant evidence in…