I have no idea what you've done OP, but let me tell you this: They CANNOT convict you of a crime without either you OR your representative there at the trial. End. Of. Story.
Now, it's possible all this talk of you having been tried in your absence is an idiot basically saying the DA or Asst. DA looked over the charges and decided it wasn't worth the effort. Do remember that a lot of people will twist things just to get your panties in a bunch.
Now, without knowing the specifics of the crime, I couldn't tell you what would happen. But I do know from having a Superior Court judge in the family, along with a cop, fire fighter and pretty much every other civil servant you can think of, they can NOT try you with representation.
Now, there have been prior cases where a disabled person was represented by their legal guardian, and in those cases it can be left up to the family member if they want the defendant to know. Cases like that are EXTREMELY rare however, and absolutely require court documentation, which you being the defendant would have easy access to.
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