New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Noel Rodriguez, Appellant
May 9, 199585 N.Y.2d 586
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the defendant’s presence was not required at a sidebar conference that addressed only the legal question of whether his testimony had "opened the door" to cross‑examination about a prior conviction.