Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Ask your lawyer. Are you starting a jury trial or appearing before a judge? Your appearance is important in both cases, but juries are even more likely than a judge to be influenced by your dress, grooming or demeanor.

I tell clients to dress and behave as if they are going for a very important job interview. If you're charged with a felony and the interview goes badly, your next job might be making license plates at Folsom Prison for sixty cents an hour.

None of that really matters much, if at all. Obviously wear appropriate clothing but what you really need is a defense. If you don't have one yet, get an attorney. A 422pc charge could be a strike case and is taken very seriously by the D.A.'s office...you should take it as seriously.