People v. Keen

OPINION OF THE COURT

Wesley, J.

Defendant Keith Keen was convicted following a jury trial of murder in the second degree and related charges stemming from a shooting in a nightclub in New York City.

Prior to voir dire, the trial court asked defense counsel if defendant was waiving his right to be present at sidebar:

“The Court: Mr. Levinson, before we bring them in, will you[r] client waive his right to be present when I call the members of the prospective panel to the bench?

“Mr. Levinson: Yes.

“The Court: Defendant waived his Antommarchi right to be present at the bench during the time we…