City of Livonia v. Jasik

Defendant was charged with fleeing arrest and reckless driving. On November 9, 1972, she appeared in district court along with other defendants and the judge informed the group of their rights.

When defendant stepped forward, she was told her offense was "punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail or a fine of $500, or both, in the discretion of the court”. The judge said the defendant was "entitled to a trial either by this Court or by a jury”. After indicating that she had heard the explanation of her rights, defendant elected to stand mute.

When defendant returned to court on November 30,…