When he gets to prison, you can check on the CDCR website ("inmate locator") which will provide an expected release date.

Your description of the case history is difficult to understand.

You could try requesting a bail review. Unclear how the judge's comments make any difference at this point. Your lawyer should be able to deal...

Yes, those payments could be for escorts, sex toys, or other illicit material.

I believe it would be virtually impossible to prove actual damages.

“Attorney, you’re fired. I’ve hired someone else to help me with my case.”

Yes. That’s all legal as long as there really is a warrant. Your friend will need a good lawyer of they found anything illegal.

There must be more to this story. If you were charged for nights you didn’t stay, you could request a refund.

Are you selling your blood plasma? Otherwise, the term “donation” suggests a gift.

No, the process server is not liable. Only a fool would take legal advice from a glorified letter carrier/process server.