In re Newbern

KINCAID, J. pro tem.*

Petitioner was arrested on March 15, 1960, on a charge of violation of subdivision (a) of section 41.27 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (intoxication in and upon a public place). He was promptly arraigned, elected to represent himself in propria persona, waived trial *105by jury, his trial was set for a future date and his bail fixed at-$20. Having failed to post such bail he remained in the jail of the city of Los Angeles until released on his own recognizance pending final determination on his petition for writ of habeas corpus which he caused to be filed in the Supreme…