Grooms v. State

OPINION

Antonio Francisco Grooms appeals from his conviction for burglary 1 on the ground that his constitutional rights were violated when the jury panel viewed him in handcuffs and without shoes. See Chandler v. State, 92 Nev. 299, 550 P.2d 159 (1976); Sefton v. State, 72 Nev. 106, 295 P.2d 385 (1956); State v. McKay, 63 Nev. 118, 165 P.2d 389 (1946). The state concedes that error occurred but contends that, on the facts of this case, the error was harmless.

A criminal defendant clearly has the right, barring exceptional circumstances not here relevant, see Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337…