State v. Vernon

The defendant was charged in county court with driving while intoxicated. The county court held a group arraignment on September 21, 1982, at which the defendant and all others present were advised, “If you wish a trial by jury, you must inform the Court of your request within 10 days from the date of entering your plea of not guilty.”

When the defendant was called individually before the court, the following occurred:

THE COURT: Were you present today when I recited your trial rights and your plea options?

MR. VERNON: Yes, sir.

THE COURT: Are you — Do you have any question with regard to your…