<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Bryant, dressed in a gray suit one night after playing a home game in Los Angeles, sat calmly through the 12-minute hearing, occasionally whispering to one of his attorneys. He left immediately after the hearing, but Lakers officials said bad weather kept him from arriving in time for practice. State District Judge Terry Ruckriegle had been expected to advise Bryant of his rights, the charge against him and the penalty he faces if convicted: four years to life in prison and 20 years to life on probation. But the defense waived those rights. "We have decided to follow the court's usual procedure and not enter a plea as of today," defense attorney Pamela Mackey said. "I fully advised my client of the charge against him and the possible penalty." The $25,000 bail for the Los Angeles Lakers guard was left unchanged. Attorneys on both sides told the judge they would need two to three weeks for a trial. The judge said his staff would begin looking at potential dates.</div> http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1660742
Dang, I hope he plays tomorrow, but he needed the practice. Argh, whatever floats your boat I guess..
