Michael Johnson v. State of Indiana

OPINION

PYLE, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE Michael Johnson (“Johnson”) appeals his convictions for: (1) Class B felony criminal confinement;1 (2) Class B felony criminal confinement; (3) Class B felony rape;2 (4) Class C felony battery;3 (5) Class D felony intimidation;4 (6) Class D felony strangulation;5 and (7) Class A misdemeanor interfering with the reporting of a crime.6

We affirm.

ISSUES

1. Whether Johnson knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to a jury trial on all of his charges.

2. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Johnson the right to…