People v. Crable

After a bench trial in 1962 the defendant, Clark Crable, was convicted of armed robbery and was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than three nor more than eight years.

Contentions on Appeal

1. Defendant did not understandingly waive his right to a jury trial;

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

3. Appointed defense counsel was incompetent.

Facts and Opinion Relating to the Jury Waiver

Prior to the formal signing of the jury waiver the following colloquy took place in open court among the trial judge, defendant and defense counsel:

Court: All the witnesses…