After chatting with Gov last night, I've decided to be one of his counselors. Also, Gov says he has his internet back and can access irc now. However, I and the other counsel , Templarios, are unable to get on irc. For this reason, we're wanting a trial on the forum. While Gov may be able to get on irc now, the rest of the defense is unable to. Since nobody else seems willing to be his counsel, and it would be incredibaly unjust to make Gov have to defend himself, there's simply no other way to do it.
Let me check with Gov first, but I'm almost positive that the trial can begin at any time if we're granted one by forum.