What Is A Jury Trial?
In a jury trial, the jurors, typically 12 in a criminal case, decide any disputed issues of fact. The judge determines all questions of fact. The jurors are selected by a process called voir dire, where the judge or parties ask the potential jurors questions in order to determine their biases and opinions.
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What is a bench trial?
A: A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial. In a bench trial, the judge determines all … More
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