I still remember it like it was yesterday. I had been hanging out with a friend who had stolen from a store, but I had no idea that he had done anything wrong. A few minutes later, we were both being apprehended by security, and then the nightmare began. I was placed in a position of trying to prove that I wasn't an accomplice, and I knew that I needed a lawyer. I was allowed to make a phone call, so I called my brother who knew some criminal attorneys. In no time, my counsel arrived, talked to the police for me, and got me released. Attorneys are important for more reasons than you think, which is why you should always have someone on speed dial. Read my blog to learn more.
Posted on: 15 May 2015
Even though the right to a jury trial is constitutional, there may times when you want to waive it in favor of one in which the judge decides the outcome (called a bench trial). This may have some advantages to you that are named here.
The Process is Quicker
Not having a jury significantly speeds the trial up in these ways:
There is no need for a potential juror questioning or jury selection.
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