While he failed to appear in court , OAG Civil Chief Gil Birnbrich attempted to enter an appearance on his behalf in the criminal case , which was denied by the court .
Chief neglected to inform the judge that Buckingham was available on telephonic standby .
While he failed to appear in court , OAG Civil Chief Gil Birnbrich attempted to enter an appearance on his behalf in the criminal case , which was denied by the court , and Birnbrich neglected to inform the judge that Buckingham was available on telephonic standby .