People v. Spiler

The defendant, Lynn Spiler, was charged with the offense of criminal damage to property in violation of section 21 — 1(a) of the Illinois Criminal Code. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 21 — 1(a)) On October 15, 1973, defendant was tried by the court, found guilty as charged, and sentenced to a term of 90 days in the House of Correction.

On appeal, defendant contends that (1) he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) he did not knowingly and understandingly waive his right to a trial by jury; and (3) he was denied proper sentencing because the trial judge deprived him of his…