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Criminal

Jan. 8, 2010

Polanski May Be Sentenced in Absentia

Roman Polanski's lawyers will get a hearing on whether the director should be sentenced in absentia for sex crimes under a state law that allows defendants to waive their right to appear for sentencing.

By Greg Katz

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Roman Polanski's lawyers will get a hearing on whether the director should be sentenced in absentia for sex crimes under a state law that allows defendants to waive their right to appear for sentencing.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza on Wednesday scheduled a date for the hearing. He also asked prosecutors and defense lawyers to immediately take the deposition of an u...

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