Bolt v. State

Appellant was charged with a felony. At trial, his attorney stated that appellant waived his right to a trial by jury. The judge heard the case without a jury, found appellant guilty, and sentenced him to three years imprisonment. Appellant, represented by different counsel, moved for a new trial, and contended that he had not personally entered a waiver of trial by jury. The trial court denied the motion. Appellant appeals and argues that, under the language of the Constitution of Arkansas and its implementing rules, he did not waive his right to a trial by jury. The majority opinion fails…