People v. Stockford

Defendant was charged with the armed robbery of the City Dairy Store in Bay City on February 24, 1973, contrary to MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797.

The case was set for jury trial to be held on June 28, 1973, at which time, with the jury present, counsel for the defendant stated: "I just *425learned that the defendant doesn’t want a jury trial”. The defendant in open court, after being properly informed of his constitutional right to a trial by jury, signed a valid waiver of trial by jury which was accepted by the court. Thereupon the jury was excused. Before the trial commenced the following colloquy…