People v. Cotton

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant’s principal contention is that he did not knowingly and intelligently waive his right to a jury trial. Defendant’s waiver was valid. He signed a written waiver in open court after consulting with counsel and was fully informed by the court of the nature and consequences of the waiver (see, People v Mettler, 147 AD2d 849, lv denied 74 NY2d 666; People v Aponte, 144 AD2d 679, 680, lv denied 73 NY2d 888; cf., People v Burnett, 136 AD2d 888, lv denied 70 NY2d 1004). On this record, defendant’s conviction of first degree robbery is supported by…