People v. Feather

Defendant was charged with unlawful use of weapons and failure to possess a State Firearms Owner’s Identification Card. Following a bench trial, he was found guilty of both charges and placed on two years’ probation, with the first ten days to be served on a work release program. The only issue raised on appeal is the alleged failure of the trial court to make any inquiry concerning waiver of a trial by jury.

The report of proceedings certified to this court contains no inquiry concerning a jury waiver. However, after the filing of defendant’s brief here, the State filed a motion in the trial…