Nineteen-year-old Rita Rhyne and her six-month-old infant appeared before David Walker, judge, Municipal Court for the North County Judicial District (Municipal Court) at its morning misdemeanor arraignment session. Without advice of or waiver of rights, without benefit of counsel, Rhyne pleaded guilty to petty theft — a first offense. Judge Walker immediately jailed the woman and child. After four hours...
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