People v. Shields

In People v. Shields, 200 Mich App 554, 560; 504 NW2d 711 (1993), the Court informed the defendant he had a constitutional right to a jury trial, and the defendant confirmed that he wanted a trial without a jury. The judge informed the defendant that he would be deciding the facts as well as the law, and defendant signed a waiver form. The Court held that the defendant understood his right to have a jury trial, and that he voluntarily waived that right. Id. at 560-561.