People v. Herman

The defendant was found guilty of the offense of forcible rape. We affirm.

I

The defendant argues that the trial court should have granted his motion for a mistrial since, during a recess on the first trial day, he was escorted from the courtroom by two uniformed sheriff’s officers in full view of prospective and empaneled jurors. The defendant stipulated to the fact that he was not shackled in the presence of any juror, that he was in civilian clothes, and that none of the officers were wearing any visible weapons.

There is nothing in the record to indicate that the defendant requested the…