The People v. Thomas Jackson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rivera, J.

Defendant Thomas Jackson alleges that his conviction should be reversed because the trial court issued an erroneous Sandoval ruling and denied his right to be present at a sidebar confer*21ence during jury selection. Defendant’s first challenge is unpre-served and his second ground for reversal is unreviewable as he validly waived the right he now seeks to assert.

Defendant was prosecuted on charges arising from unrelated sexual attacks on two female acquaintances. Before trial, the People moved for permission to question defendant, if he testified, about his prior…