State v. Haynie

JAMES R. KNOTT, Circuit Judge.

This cause came on before me May 4, 1972 as an appeal by the state of Florida from the small claims-magistrate court, criminal division in and for Palm Beach County. The first question presented relates to whether the appellant, state of Florida, is entitled to demand a jury trial in a criminal case after the defendantappellee (“defendant” hereafter) has transferred his case from a municipal court to the state court, and subsequently, waives a jury trial without the knowledge or consent of the state as represented by the county prosecutor.

The facts show that on…