Donald Downs appeals his conviction of five counts of statutory rape on the basis that he did not effectively waive his constitutional right to trial by jury.
At a pretrial hearing held on November 12, 1981, Downs waived his right to an omnibus hearing, and signed a form waiving his right to trial within 90 days. Downs and his attorney also signed a printed form stating that Downs consented to be...
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