PHIPPS, Chief Judge.
Howard Bagwell was charged with committing 22 sexual offenses against his minor granddaughter, K.B., during the several years she lived in his home. Convicted on all counts, Bagwell filed a motion for new trial. He argued, inter alia, that his right to be present at critical stages of the prosecution was violated when certain bench conferences were held and that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. After a hearing, the trial court...
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