State v. Moore

This is a consolidated appeal from judgments of conviction finding defendant guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Although both are misdemeanors, defendant’s motion for a three-judge panel was granted pursuant to sec. 809.41, Stats.

The dispositive issue is whether defendant waived his right to a jury trial in these matters. The trial court ruled that although there was no formal waiver made by the defendant of his right to a jury trial, the defendant and his attorney participated in the scheduled court trial without objection. The trial court…