PHIPPS, Judge.
Herbert Small was convicted of numerous offenses and was given a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, without parole. He claims that the trial court erred by conducting a sentencing discussion outside his presence. We find no merit in Small's claim and therefore affirm.
During jury deliberations, the trial court and counsel engaged in a discussion when Small was absent from the courtroom. The discussion involved whether a mandatory sentencing...
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