Powers v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““(b) Waiver of Trial by Jury. In all cases, the defendant may waive his right to trial by jury, with the consent of the prosecutor and the court, as follows: “(1) When the defendant is tried in circuit court other than on appeal for trial de novo, waiver of the right to trial by jury must be made by the defendant in writing or in open court upon the record and with the consent of the prosecutor and the court. Before accepting a waiver, the court shall address the defendant personally in' open court and shall advise the defendant of his or her right to a trial by jury, and shall ascertain that the waiver is knowing, voluntary, and intelligent....””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Powers v. State

2. ““5/10/96 The defendant having made oral motion to withdraw the jury demand, the same is GRANTED and this case is set for non-jury trial on May 15, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. before the undersigned.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Powers v. State