Opinion ID: 2523874
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Heading: Error Occurred

Text: ¶ 129 Jonathon's trial spanned six court days. At the beginning of each session, for the record, the trial court announced, inter alia, the name of the case, the circuit court docket number, and that Jonathon appeared personally and by counsel. On August 18, 2006, the court held a status hearing and set a trial date. On August 30, Jonathon's trial began and was continued to September 25. Near the end of this third court day, the following colloquy occurred: [Defense counsel]: Call the Respondent, Your Honor. THE COURT: Okay. You may step up. You may take off the shackles. Sir, you may go ahead and approach the bench. Raise your right hand. Jonathon testified. Only one additional witness briefly testified after him. On September 27, Jonathon was found guilty, on October 26, the matter was continued, and on November 13, Jonathon was sentenced.