State v. Burdette

¶1 Wayne Burdette appeals from his jury conviction for obstructing an officer in performance of his lawful duties. He argues (1) the trial court violated his right to a public trial and the public’s right to open proceedings *187by not conducting discussions about the jury instructions and two communications from the jury in open court, (2) the trial court violated his right to be present during critical stages of his trial by discussing its response to the second jury communication outside his presence, and (3) the admission during sentencing of evidence seized from his trailer violated the…