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STATE v. W.A.

875 A.2d 882 (2005)

184 N.J. 45

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. W.A., Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 21, 2005.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey B. Steinfeld, Hackensack, argued the cause for appellant (Rem Zeller, attorneys).

John J. Scaliti, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent (John L. Molinelli, Bergen County Prosecutor, attorney).

Justice LONG delivered the Opinion of the Court.

Every criminal defendant has the right of presence at his own trial, including jury selection. The specific question before us is whether that right incorporates an entitlement to attend sidebar conferences held during jury selection. The answer is that, under Rule 3:16, a defendant, who requests it, ordinarily has a right of presence at voir dire sidebar conferences. However, that right is not absolute...

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