Christopher robin shoplifted a watch from a local


Christopher Robin shoplifted a watch from a local department store (in California) and was caught by store security after they watched him on closed-circuit cameras. At arraignment he pleads not guilty. Judge Stone examines his docket and realizes that he is backed up for six months. He therefore informs Christopher that as he is a first-time offender he will not sentence him to imprisonment and proceeds to try him summarily. Christopher is convicted and sentenced to community service and one year of probation. He appeals his conviction arguing that he should have been granted a jury trial. Is he likely to succeed in his appeal? Why?

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