State v. Hall

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

At issue in this case is whether the petitioner, Michael Hall, knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to a trial by jury.

I

Hall was charged by criminal information in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County with (1) unlawful stabbing, (2) assault, (3) battery, (4) carrying a dangerous weapon openly with the intent to injure, (5) assault, (6) battery, and (7) malicious destruction. On October 11, 1988, he pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by the court by executing the following form:

“PLEA AND ELECTION OF COURT OR JURY TRIAL

“I know that I have a right to be tried…