State v. Gomez-Lobato.

Opinion of the Court by

RECKTENWALD, C.J.

Luis Gomez-Lobato was charged with one count of Abuse of Family or Household Member in relation to an incident involving his former girlfriend. At a pre-trial hearing, Gomez-Lobato was represented by counsel and had the assistance of a Spanish-language interpreter. After a brief exchange, the Family Court of the Third Circuit Court recessed, and Gomez-Lobato and his interpreter reviewed the standardized juiy trial waiver form. Gomez-Lobato provided his initials and signature on the form. The family court then reconvened and asked Gomez-Lobato several…