NETTESHEIM, J.
Pamela J. Villarreal appeals from a judgment of conviction for second-degree murder by use of a dangerous weapon and from an order denying postconviction relief. The sole issue is whether an express personal waiver of the right to a jury trial was required when Villarreal, in the midst of a just trial, elected through counsel to remove the dangerous weapon element from jury consideration and have the element determined by the trial court. Because use...
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