City of Renton v. Willard

William Willard appeals his conviction for simple assault in the Renton Municipal Court. He contends that he did not make a knowing and intelligent waiver of his rights to trial by jury and to counsel.

The record in this case was contained in electronic tapes. Neither party provided this court with a written transcript of the trial as required by RAP 9.1(b) and RAP 9.2(a), (b). Seattle v. Boulanger, 37 Wn. App. 357, 680 P.2d 67 (1984). However, the following facts were stipulated by the parties.

William Willard was arrested for simple assault on August 26, 1984. A police officer came upon an…