Thomas v. State

Miller, Chief Judge.

Following a bench trial, Johnathan Thomas was convicted of criminal trespass (OCGA § 16-7-21). Thomas appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion for a new trial, arguing that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to advise him of his right to trial by jury. Thomas further contends that the trial court erred by finding that he knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to a jury trial and by denying his request for court-appointed counsel. Discerning no error, we affirm.

The State’s first witness at Thomas’ bench trial was…