People v. Nuccio

The defendant, Gilbert R. Nuccio, appeals from a conviction of domestic battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 12—3.2(a)(1) (now 720 ILCS 5/12—3.2(a)(1) (West 1992))). He argues that he did not understanding^ waive his right to a jury trial in open court and that his conviction is "against the manifest weight of the evidence.” We reverse and remand.

The defendant was charged with domestic battery after a September 13, 1992, altercation with Patricia Nuccio. He was convicted in a bench trial February 16, 1993, and was subsequently sentenced to one year of court supervision. He was also…