Commonwealth v. Hooks

Dissenting Opinion by

Hoffman, J.:

The sole substantial issue in this case is whether appellant knowingly and intelligently waived his right to a jury trial in accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 1101.

Immediately before trial, appellant at the bar of the court engaged in the following colloquy with defense counsel and the court: “Q. Mr. Hooks, you have a right to a jury trial, are you aware of that? A. Yes, I am. Q. Do you know what a jury trial is? A. Yes. Q. Do you wish to demand a jury to hear your case at this time? A. No, I don’t. Q. You can choose to do without a jury…