West Virginia Supreme Court· 3/29/1977

State v. Boyd

Citations

233 S.E.2d 710
160 W. Va. 234
1977 W. Va. LEXIS 239

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“Although we liberally construe briefs in determining issues presented for review, issues which are not raised, and those mentioned only in passing but are not supported with pertinent authority, are not considered on appeal.”
“The defendant has a right under Article III, Section 14 of the West Virginia Constitution to be present at all critical stages in the criminal proceeding; and when he is not, the State is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that what transpired in his absence was harmless.”

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Judges: Miller

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