People v. Jones

Leon Jones, defendant, was charged with the offense of burglary in violation of section 19 — 1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1.) After a bench trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to a term of one to three years. On appeal, defendant contends that he did not knowingly and understandingly waive his right to a jury trial; and that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

However, in accordance with First Capitol Mortgage Corp. v. Talandis Construction Corp., 63 Ill. 2d 128, 345 N.E.2d 493, the case will be reviewed on its merits. The…