Scott v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “This case appears to be a hybrid between a bench trial and a plea hearing. [Defendant] had a bench trial; he submitted his case to the trial court solely on police reports and depositions. However, both parties also used the terms “plea negotiations” throughout the proceedings .... ⅝ ‡ ⅜ ⅜ ⅝ ⅜ [Defendant] knowingly and voluntarily submitted his case to the trial court on stipulated facts. Moreover, the trial court adequately informed [defendant] of his Sixth Amendment rights, although some of the questions were not necessary because there was a trial and not a guilty plea. * ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ * * The record confirms [defendant] was informed of his Sixth Amendment rights. He knowingly waived these rights.”

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