People v. Bowden

Opinion

PACHT, J.

Defendant was originally charged with violating Vehicle Code section 23103 (reckless driving, a misdemeanor). On the date the case was called for trial (Sept. 7, 1977) the defendant was in propria persona.

Defendant had previously (July 14, 1977) requested a jury trial on the misdemeanor charge.

The cause was called for jury trial September 7, 1977, before a commissioner.

The docket for that date states via a stamp that “By stipulation of counsel and approval of court amended complaint deemed filed charging violation section . . . .” Then, in handwriting, are set forth three…