Judge denying Zoom/Continuance despite TBI diagnosis and Doctor’s "No Travel" order. 2,000 miles away and broke. Help? (PA)

Criminal Law

TL;DR: I am a DV survivor with an ongoing case in PA, but I currently live in CA. I was just diagnosed with a suspected TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and have a doctor’s note explicitly barring "long travel." The judge is refusing a continuance and denying Zoom, ordering me to appear in person in 5 days. I am indigent (broke) and physically cannot fly. My PD is ghosting me. What are my options?

The Details: I am in Los Angeles. Location: Pennsylvania

Posted Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC

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