Gary v. State

Court technology is presently advancing at a rapid pace, making the work of trial courts more efficient than ever before. Case timelines are shortened, paperwork is reduced, and costs of administration are down-all thanks to the advancement and availability of technology. But should technological conveniences such as video conferencing replace a defendant's right to be physically present during his or her sentencing hearing? I think the answer is no. I respectfully dissent from the denial of transfer in this case.

In Hawkins v. State , 982 N.E.2d 997, 1002 (Ind. 2013), we considered this very…