The People v. Fernando Ramirez

State of New York OPINION Court of Appeals This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. No. 13 The People &c., Respondent, v. Fernando Ramirez, Appellant. Felice B. Milani, for appellant. Rosalind C. Gray, for respondent. CANNATARO, J.: New York guarantees the right of defendants to be present at all material stages of their criminal trial and to meaningfully contribute to their defense, including the opportunity to be present at jury selection and to observe the body language, facial expressions and demeanor of prospective jurors (NY Const,…