If the judge does not like the deal, or has questions about it, he could order Lincecum to appear in court for a hearing scheduled for Dec. 22.
SFGate: San Francisco Giants : The Splash : UPDATE: Lincecum pot charge dropped by DA in standard deal, which awaits judge’s approval
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