Water official's trial to begin

Albert Robles will finally have his day in court today in Downey on charges that he violated election code.

Robles, 38, is president of the board of directors for the Water Replenishment District and is up for reelection this year.

For almost ten months, he's been defending himself against allegations that he sent campaign mailers without return addresses on behalf of Pico Water Board members in 2005.

If convicted, he could face up to six months in jail for each of three charges and up to $10,000 in fines.

Robles says his actions weren't illegal and has been acting as his own attorney (he's a lawyer by profession).