People v. Jones

After a nonjury trial the defendant was convicted of breaking and entering an unoccupied dwelling house with intent to commit larceny. MCLA § 750.110 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.305). He now appeals.

The record contains a written waiver of trial by jury signed by the defendant and his trial counsel. Immediately before the trial began the defendant offered to plead guilty to the offense of larceny in a building. The prosecutor objected and the trial court refused to accept the plea.

The defendant’s first contention is that he did not effectively waive his right to trial by jury. He contends…