Good v. State, 271S36
| Docket Nº | No. 271S36 |
| Citation | 267 Ind. 29, 366 N.E.2d 1169 |
| Case Date | September 14, 1977 |
| Court | Supreme Court of Indiana |
Page 1169
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STATE of Indiana, Appellee.
[267 Ind. 30] Frank E. Spencer, Indianapolis, for appellant.
Theodore L. Sendak, Atty. Gen., Kenneth R. Stamm, Deputy Atty. Gen., Indianapolis, for appellee.
PIVARNIK, Justice.
Appellant Good was convicted of theft of property of a value of over one hundred dollars, on November 10, 1970, in Greene Circuit Court, and sentenced to not less than one nor more than ten years. *
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The most important issue presented is whether appellant waived his right to a jury trial. We find that he did not, and accordingly reverse this conviction.The relevant entries in the record, with respect to the question presented, are as follows:
[267 Ind. 31] (1) On September 14, 1970, appellant appeared in court with his attorney. He waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty. The cause was set for trial on October 15, 1970.
(2) On October 14, 1970, appellant appeared by his attorney and requested a continuance. The motion was granted, and the cause was then set for October 21, 1970.
(3) On October 21, 1970, by agreement of the parties, the cause was reset for trial at 9:30 a. m., November 10, 1970.
(4) On November 10, 1970, appellant, the prosecuting attorney, and the judge were present at the appointed time for trial to begin. Appellant's attorney, however, was not present, and did not appear until 10:30 a. m. When he arrived, appellant's attorney counselled briefly with appellant in open court. Appellant's attorney then told the judge that his client wished to have a jury trial, and that appellant's understanding was that he would get one. The judge stated that there was no indication in the record that appellant had requested a jury, and that it was the court's understanding that appellant was to have a trial by the court only. The judge thereupon denied the motion for a jury trial, tried the case before the court and found appellant guilty on the evidence.
In summary, the only mention of a jury in this entire record was on the morning of November 10, 1970, when the trial was about to begin and appellant's attorney indicated in open court that his client was demanding a jury trial. After appellant's conviction, however, conflicting affidavits were filed by the trial judge, the prosecutor, appellant Good, and appellant's trial attorney. These affidavits allege further occurrences on the above-mentioned dates, not reflected in the record.
The trial judge and the prosecuting attorney filed an affidavit together. They state that on October 21, appellant's...
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