A San Joaquin County Superior Court judge mandated an in-person appearance for an individual accused of felony murder during his preliminary hearing, overriding a public defender's request for a virtual presence due to the accused's reported health complications. Judge Allan Jose affirmed the importance of the accused's physical presence for due process and confidential legal consultation.
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