Reko D. Levels v. State of Indiana

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Reko D. Levels appeals his convictions of battery and public intoxication, both class B misdemeanors. We reverse.

Issue

The sole issue for our review is whether Levels waived his right to a jury trial.

Facts and Procedural History

In November 2011, Levels was charged with domestic battery as a class A misdemeanor and public intoxication as a class B misdemeanor. At the November 10, 2011, initial hearing, the trial court advised Levels that he had the right to a “public and speedy trial, by court or by jury....” Tr. at 4. Later in the hearing, Levels told the trial…