State ex rel. Jackson v. Dallman

Jackson essentially argues in his propositions of law that the court of appeals erred in denying him habeas corpus relief. The court of appeals determined that Jackson was not entitled to release from prison because:

“The evidence submitted to this court demonstrates petitioner in fact signed a written jury waiver. Although respondent has been unable to produce the actual written waiver petitioner signed, we are confident the trial court complied with R.C. 2945.05. * * * ”

R.C. 2945.05 provides:

“In all criminal cases pending in the courts of record in this state, the defendant may waive a trial…