Washington v. State

Opinion by: Sandee Bryan Marion, Chief Justice

Jerald A. Washington was convicted of continuous violence against the family in a *341bench trial. The only issue presented on appeal is whether the trial court erred in convicting Washington without first taking his plea or entering a plea on his behalf. Because we hold the record does not rebut the presumption that Washington pled to the indictment, we affirm the trial court's judgment.

BACKGROUND

Washington was indicted for continuous violence against the family. Before trial, Washington signed a jury waiver. Although the form provided a space to be…