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OH5: Suppression motion cannot be denied solely for def’s nonappearance at hearing

Defendant failed to appear for his suppression hearing, and the trial court denied the motion based on that. He has a constitutional right to be present, and the court could not deny the motion solely on that ground. Reversed. If … Continue reading

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