State v. Turner

The State sought review of a Court of Appeals’ decision reversing the conviction of Sergio Turner on kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, attempted murder, and assault charges. At issue is whether the trial court erred by failing to conduct a hearing to examine the factual basis for requiring the defendant to wear restraints during trial. Because we find that the acts necessitating the use of handcuffs and shackles occurred in the presence of the trial judge, and that the trial court made adequate findings to support imposing restraints on the defendant, we reverse the Court of Appeals’…