People v. Owes

OFFENSE CHARGED

Criminal trespass to vehicle. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 21 — 2. JUDGMENT

After a trial without a jury, defendants were found guilty. John Owes was sentenced to one year and Richard Mitchell to 11 months in jail.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendants were not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. Defendants did not knowingly and understandingly waive their right to a jury trial.

EVIDENCE

Charles Jeter, for the State:

He was the owner of a 1966 Dodge Charger with New Jersey license plates. At approximately 2:00 A.M. on September 8, 1970, he parked his car in the…