People v. Turner

After a bench trial the defendant, Garland Turner, was convicted of attempted robbery and was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than one nor more than eight years.

Contentions on Appeal

1. Defendant was denied his constitutional right to a trial by jury in that his purported waiver of a jury trial was ineffective;

2. Defendant was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Facts Relating to the Jury Waiver

According to the transcript of proceedings, when the case was called for trial defendant appeared before the court and defense counsel stated: “Your Honor, the defendant is…