[retMD]

"Hilton, who was brought to court in handcuffs in a sheriff's car..."

Now, really... Would they do that to the average Jane in these circumstances?

I don't know much about law enforcement, but I can speak about my jury duty in Southern California. When a witness didn't show up, they brought the witness in handcuffed. I suspect if the judge officially demands your presence and you ignore it, that's what happens.

[CAWats]

"Hilton, who was brought to court in handcuffs in a sheriff's car..." Now, really... Would they do that to the average Jane in these circumstances?

Everybody gets handcuffed in California. It's really no big deal. Sometimes the police will handcuff someone on the street just to talk to them and then uncuff them. It just looks bad to see someone cuffed and feels even worse when you are the one handcuffed.