Stevens v. State

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Following a bench trial, Seth Stevens was convicted of criminal trespass, 1 a Class A misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, 2 a Class B misdemeanor. 3 Both convictions were based upon Stevens’ demonstration against the sale of animal furs at a regional mall. Although Stevens informed his counsel that he wanted to exercise his right to a jury trial, the attorneys failed to file the necessary request as required by the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. We consolidate the issues presented and consider: Whether trial counsel’s failure to preserve Stevens’ right to a jury…