BOARDMAN, EDWARD F., (Ret.) Judge.
Sylvester Shuler challenges his conviction and sentence for dealing in stolen property, contending that the trial court erred in proceeding with a bench trial without first establishing that Shuler validly had waived his right to a jury trial. We agree with Shuler's contention and reverse.
It is clear that a defendant's knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of jury trial must affirmatively appear in the record. Johnson...
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