People v. Henry Brown

The defendant Henry James Brown was charged with the commission of the offense of robbery armed, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. Upon trial by the court without a jury, the defendant was convicted and sentenced to a term of 13 years 4 months to 20 years in prison. The defendant appeals as of right.

It is conceded by all parties that on three separate occasions the defendant waived a jury trial and elected to be tried by the court. Counsel for the defendant on November 2, 1973 stated upon the record that his client "understood and knowingly and understandingly did waive his right to jury trial”.

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