Bush

FACTS

A misdemeanor complaint filed October 9, 2023, charged Bush with driving under the influence of alcohol (Veh. Code, § 23152, subd. (a)) and driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater (id., subd. (b)). At the arraignment hearing on October 24, Bush pleaded not guilty on all counts. Bush was released on his own recognizance (OR) on conditions, including that he not drive with a measurable amount of alcohol in his system. Trial was originally set for February 1, 2024, and Bush was ordered to appear. On February 1, 2024, counsel for both sides were present in court, but Bush was not. The trial court issued a bench warrant, with bail set at $5,000. Bush waived statutory time for trial, and trial was continued to February 22. The court ordered Bush to personally appear and advised defense counsel to have him present at the next court date.

3 On February 22, at the defense’s request, trial was continued to March 28. Bush waived statutory time for trial, and the trial court ordered Bush to personally appear. On March 28, the People answered not ready, the defense answered ready, and the trial was trailed to April 2 (day 4 of 10). The trial…