State v. Reed

OPINION

FLÓREZ, Judge.

¶ 1 Following a two-day jury trial, appellant Russell Norman Reed was convicted of one count of fraudulent scheme and artifice and one count of theft by control or misrepresentation. The trial court sentenced him to 15.75 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, he raises two issues, neither of which merits reversal.

ABSENCE FROM TRIAL

¶2 Appellant was present on the first day of his trial. The state had rested its case that afternoon. Appellant did not appear on the second day of trial. His counsel waived his presence for the settling of jury instructions at the beginning of that…