Legal Opinion
People v. Smith
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 8, 1945No. Crim. 3925PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtDoran, J.
Defendant was accused by information with the crime of burglary while armed with a deadly weapon. A trial by jury was duly waived and a trial by the court resulted in a judgment of guilty, from which defendant appeals.
It is contended on appeal that, "the defendant was denied a trial by jury without having duly waived the same in violation of his constitutional rights."
• The record reveals the following:
"The Court: People against William J. Smith. Are you waiving a jury trial in this matter?
"The Defendant: Yes.
"The Court: Is this satisfactory to the District Attorney?
"Mr. Hopkins: Yes.
"Mrs.…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. BastioCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1942
3Cited by1 opinion
- People v. PughsleyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1946