People State New York v. Thomas F. Mullen

[44 N.Y.2d 1 Page 3] Opinion OF THE COURT The question presented on this appeal is whether the in-chambers questioning of a seated juror for possible disqualification to serve, conducted by the Trial Judge in the presence of the prosecutor and defense counsel but in the absence of the defendant, constitutes a violation of CPL 260.20 or a denial of due process.