State v. Jackson

Harwell, Justice:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in proceeding with her trial in absentia. We agree and reverse and remand.

Appellant was convicted of robbery as well as assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Prior to trial, appellant was granted bail and released from custody. Appellant did not appear for her trial and did not respond when the bailiff called her name throughout the courthouse just before her trial. Appellant was tried and convicted in her absence. She was represented at trial by counsel. Subsequently, appellant was apprehended and brought into…