Lee v. State

Timothy Led appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Lee alleges that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to inform him of his right to be physically present at bench conferences during which pretrial juror challenges were exercised and for failing to object to Lee’s exclusion therefrom. We reverse as to this issue only. Lee’s other claim is without merit.

The jury selection in Lee’s case occurred on November 15, 1995. He, therefore, had a right to be physically present at bench conferences during…