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What Is A Bench Trial?

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 questions of law and decides the contested issues of fact.

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  • Q: What Is A Jury Trial?
    A: 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 … More

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