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The Supreme Court reversed the judgement of the lower court in People v. Holgado. The defendant pleaded guilty to slight illegal detention without a lawyer. However, the trial court failed to comply with its duties under the Rules of Court to inform the defendant of his right to a lawyer and ensure he waived this right knowingly. By asking if he would plead guilty without determining if he wanted a lawyer, the court denied the defendant due process. The Supreme Court also found the trial court erred in conv
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