Could the judge take Fat being a no-show into consideration for the continuance ruling? The whole point is to cowtow and show the judge you're not blatantly disregarding his authority.
It's really entirely up to the judge. If he had some questions he wanted to ask, and doesn't get to because Fatso was a no-show, then contempt is really likely, or possibly even a criminal charge of failure to appear. I'm not sure if that is even on the table though. Generally, if it is, the document ordering you to appear will explicitly state so. If he just summarily grants the continuance without comment, he could let it slide. It is "within the sound discretion of the court."
Unless and until a continuance is granted, he is
supposed to be there.
Even if he isn't sanctioned specifically for not appearing, this is his hearing to show cause why he shouldn't be held in contempt. If he fails to do that, because he fatly failed to appear, the default is he is.
Most likely result? A continuance.
Happy court-day kiwis. This almost feels like being a child on Christmas Eve again. I cant wait for the milk.
More like a Cuckmas Eve where nine times out of ten Santa shows up, eats your cookies, drinks your milk, and then goes lol no toys today.
The truth is that courts are full of morons like this screeching and throwing shit at each other.
This can't be overstated. Today may be the day your favorite lolcow is going to court.
To the judge, it's Thursday.