Ross v. DIST. ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY

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• noting that we can affirm on an alternative basis
• considering whether a defendant's absence from a conference between trial judge, counsel, and juror resulted in unfairness to the defendant
• considering whether a defendant's absence from a conference between trial judge, counsel, and juror resulted in unfairness to the defendant
• stating “[Defendant] had what the Confrontation Clause guaranteed— ‘an opportunity for effective cross-examination, not cross-examination that is effective in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish’” (quoting Kentucky v. Stincer, 482 U.S. 730, 739 (1987)
• “[C]ounsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to raise a meritless claim.” (quoting Werts v. Vaughn, 228 F.3d 178, 202 (3d Cir. 2000))
• “[C]ounsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to raise a meritless claim.”

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