People v. McDermott

—Judg*919ment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject the contention that defendant was denied his statutory right to be present during a discussion with a sworn juror in County Court Judge’s chambers and during numerous other sidebar conferences during jury selection and the trial (see, CPL 260.20). Defense counsel, in the presence of defendant, waived defendant’s right to be present on those occasions (see, People v Smallwood, 225 AD2d 713, lv denied 88 NY2d 942; People v Dennis, 206 AD2d 843, lv denied 84 NY2d 867; People v Howard, 206 AD2d 844, lv denied 84 NY2d 868). We likewise reject…