State v. Naughten

Defendant, having waived trial by jury, was convicted of burglary. He appeals, contending that the proceedings were void because he did not sign a written waiver of his right to trial by jury. He claims no actual prejudice, and in effect admits that with the advice of counsel he knowingly and intelligently waived his right to a jury trial. The duly certified transcript of the proceedings discloses the following:

“THE COUBT: In the Matter of the State of Oregon vs. Hugh Kyle Naughten, is the State ready to proceed?

“MB. GOBTMAKEB: The State is ready, your Honor.

“THE COUBT: Mr. Ady, is the…