Weaver v. State

In this direct criminal appeal, appellant seeks review of his conviction for robbery with a firearm, and his sentences to life in prison as a prison releasee reoffender and a violent career criminal. We reverse the violent career criminal sentence. In all other respects, we affirm.

Appellant first argues that his conviction must be set aside because he was not present during jury selection and trial. We disagree. It is apparent from the record that the trial court fully explained appellant’s rights to him, but that appellant was adamant in his intent not to stay in the courtroom. It is also…