State v. Hannah

ZEL M. FISCHER, Special Judge.

Donald Hannah was charged with one count of the class C felony of second degree assault, pursuant to § 565.060, RSMo Cum.Supp.2010, 1 alleging Hannah recklessly caused serious physical injury to Donna Willis by pushing her off a porch. After a bench trial, the court found Hannah guilty as charged and sentenced him to five years imprisonment, subject to the 120-day callback provision of § 559.115. Hannah appeals, arguing the trial court plainly erred when it proceeded to trial without a jury. Hannah claims the record does not show that he knowingly, voluntarily…