People v. Asselborn

Following a bench trial, defendant Daniel Asselborn was found guilty of arson (720 ILCS 5/20 — 1 (West 1992)) and was sentenced to 30 months of probation. Defendant contends on appeal that he is entitled to a new trial because he did not waive his right to a jury trial in writing as required by section 115 — 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Code) (725 ILCS 5/115 — 1 (West 1992). Section 115 — 1 of the Code states that "[a]ll prosecutions *** shall be tried by the court and a jury unless the defendant waives a jury trial in writing.” 725 ILCS 5/115 — 1 (West 1992).

Defendant cites People v.…