Supreme Court allows travel expenses for defendant appearing in person at second instance trial.

The Supreme Court ruled that the defendant was entitled to state-funded travel expenses for appearing in person at the Court of Appeal. Although the lower courts dismissed the charges and ordered personal attendance under threat of a fine, the defendant argued for reimbursement of travel costs. The court decided in favor of the defendant because the law permits such expenses when a defendant is compelled to appear in person at a higher court level.