At a bench trial at which he represented himself, Ernest Arthur Overcash was convicted of speeding. He appeals the conviction, arguing that the record does not show that he voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently waived his right to a jury trial. We agree and therefore reverse his conviction.
"Because the right to a jury trial is a fundamental constitutional right, the burden is on the [s]tate...
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