HOBSON, Acting Chief Judge.
Following a nonjury trial, appellant was convicted of arson and sentenced to five years imprisonment. We find that there was no valid waiver of appellant's right to a jury trial and reverse.
Appellant was not present at the hearing on his attorney's oral motion for continuance. Defense counsel informed the court that he had advised appellant to waive his right to jury trial because of adverse influence his record might have upon...
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