People v. Dennis
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The record supports the conclusion that defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to be present at sidebar conferences with potential jurors during voir dire (see, People v Epps, 37 NY2d 343, 350, cert denied 423 US 999; People v Howard, 206 AD2d 844 [decided herewith]). Supreme Court explained to defendant that he had the right to step up to the bench along with defense counsel, but suggested the alternative that defense counsel alone participate in the conferences and keep defendant apprised of the jurors’ responses.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People v. RiveraNew York Court of Appeals · 1988
- People v. EppsNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- People v. GonzalesNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- People v. BrownAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
- People v. HowardAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
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