Opinion
19-CR-0091DAD-10
09-22-2022
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. LAMONT THIBODEAUX Defendant.
KELLY BABINEAU The Law Office of Kelly Babineau Attorney for LAMONT THIBODEAUX
KELLY BABINEAU The Law Office of Kelly Babineau Attorney for LAMONT THIBODEAUX
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF DEFENDANT'S IN PERSON APPEARANCE (Local Rule 137(b) & FRCP 43)
Defendant LAMONT THIBODEAUX hereby waives his right to be personally present in open court for the hearing of any status conference, motion to modify conditions of bail, or other motion or proceeding in this case, except that he will agree to be personally present for any plea, sentencing or jury trial, and he agrees to be personally present in court when ordered by the court to be present.
Defendant LAMONTH THIBODEAUX hereby requests the court to proceed in his absence. Mr. THIBODEAUX lives in Texas and suffers extreme medical issues that stem from his weight being over 670 pounds. This issues make travel difficult and costly, and the waiver of his appearance will ease the financial burden of traveling to Sacramento for status conferences or other motions that do not necessitate his personal appearance. Defendant agrees that his interests will be deemed represented at all times by the presence of his undersigned attorney, the same as if he were personally present. Defendant further agrees to be present in court ready for trial on any date set by the court in his absence.
Defendant further acknowledges that he has been informed of his rights under the Speedy Trial Act (Title 18 U.S.C. section 3161 - 3174), and he has authorized his undersigned attorney to set times for hearings and to agree to delays under the provisions of the Speedy Trial Act without being personally present.
The original signed copy of this document will be kept in Ms. Babineau's file.
ORDER
IT IS SO ORDERED.