it is called a bench trial

A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."

In a bench trial, the judge determines the outcome.

A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.

A trial that has no jury is called a bench trial. A defendant may choose to waive his right to a jury trial and have his case heard and decided by a judge only. See the link below for a simple description of this type of trial.

Bench trial

Bench Trial

Bench Trial

A bench trial lacks a jury, which means that a judge alone decides the verdict instead of a group of jurors.

At a bench trial, the judge decides the sentence after hearing the evidence and arguments presented by both sides.

In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.

Since no jury is present during a bench trial, it is solely the judge who decides guilty or not guilty.

In most cases, you have the right to a trial by jury, but this is not a requirement. In a criminal case, if the defendant opts to have a bench trial, there will be no jury. In a civil case, if neither party requests a jury, it will be a bench trial.

A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.

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The jury in a jury trial. In the event of a bench trial, the trial judge.

In a bench trial, yes. In a jury trial, this is up to the jury.

The defendant can request a trial held only in front of a judge (bench trial) or trial held in front of a jury (jury trial). In some cases (capital crimes) the option is not offered and a trial by jury is mandatory.

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Bench warrants are normally issued when the defendant does not appear for a court date, be it arraignment, trial, motions hearings, etc.

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Any court if you choose a bench trial instead of a trial by jury.,

A jury in a trial makes the same decisions as a judge would in a bench trial. Based on evidence, they decide if a person charged is guilty or innocent.

If a defendant is eligible for a bench trial or trial by judge, the magistrate then has the authority to dismiss charges against the accused if evidence warrants it. If the defendant issues a written statement that he or she wishes to forgo a jury trial, the government agrees and the court approves, a bench trial can convene.

A bench trial is a trial conducted before a judge without a jury. In such trials, the judge decides both questions of facts and questions of law.

A jury trial is a civil or criminal trial which the case is decided by the jury who observes the proceedings then deliberates in private and makes the fineal decision

The rules of evidence and procedural methods are the same in both kinds of proceedings.

By nature of selecting a jury a jury trial can take longer, but when it comes to the actual trial from opening arguments to closing arguments they take about the same amount of time.

In a bench trial, a judge decides the case instead of a jury. The judge listens to evidence, arguments, and witnesses presented by both sides, and then makes a decision based on the law and facts of the case.

A bench trial is a trial held before a judge sitting without a jury. The term is chiefly used in common law jurisdictions to describe exceptions from jury trial, as most other legal systems (Roman, Islamic and socialist) do not use juries to any great extent.

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Statistically, defendants have a better chance of acquittal in jury trials compared to bench trials.

In a jury trial - by a jury of his peers. If the defendant choses a Bench Trial then he will be judged by the Judge.

This is entirely up to the Judge whose time you wasted.

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Bench has different connotations regarding the judiciary. It can simply mean the location in the courtroom where the judge sits. An attorney may ask for permission to approach the bench during a trial. The word can also be used to describe the members of a particular judiciary collectively such as the federal bench.

A bench warrant is issued because of the non-appearance of the defendant then - obviously, without a defendant, the hearing/trial date is "vacated" (cancelled).

Not necessarily, you can request a bench trial (without jury) if you wish, although in the case of more serious crimes the judge will probably advise against it, and in the case of capital offenses, a jury trial may be mandatory.

If your trial has no jury, then you or your counsel has chosen a "bench trial" whereby the judge will hear the case and render a decision. The evidence is used exactly as if a jury is present, only it, and the entire case, will be presented to the judge instead.

Unless there is a mistrial or a new trial is ordered after a conviction is appealed, there is only one trial per defendant per set of charges. An acquittal (finding of "not guilty") cannot be appealed. This is the same whether the trial is heard by a judge (a bench trial) or a jury.

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You generally don't have a right to a trial by jury in a child custody case; it would be a bench trial where the judge tries the case. It is still a trial on the merits, however, because evidence and defenses based on what is important in the substantive law are heard, and factual disputes are decided.

The Constitution guarantees one can be tried by a jury of one's peers. The right can be waived in any case.

REMEMBER - YOU CHOSE to be tried by the judge alone (bench trial). Just because he didn't render a decision that you liked is not grounds to appeal the verdict. However, If you can cite something improper in the way the prosec;ution was handled, or mis-conduct on the part of the judge, you can file an appeal of the way the trial was conducted with the Appeals Court. (re-read the first sentence!)

It depends on the case. If it is a case where the defendant is likable and there aren't many technical legal issues at hand, or the judge is fairly harsh, a jury trial would be better. If it is a case where legal technicalities are a big issue, or the judge is fairly defense friendly, or the defendant is particularly scary to the general public, you probably want a bench trial.

You should discuss the pros and cons with your attorney. He/she will have a better grasp on the law at issue, the jury pool in the area, and the reputation of the judge.

The decision is generally called the "verdict." Once the verdict is delivered, if the person was found guilty, it leads to the sentencing phase of the procedure, where the judge rules on the appropriate punishment.

A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.

A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.

civil lawsuits are heard by a jury, then they make the decision. only if both parties agree to a non-jury trial does a judge make the decision.

Yes, there is a difference. Pleading guilty is a voluntary admission of guilt by the defendant, whereas being convicted means that the court has found the defendant guilty after a trial or plea.

(in the US) you are entitled to have a jury of regular citizens hear your case rather than simply be judged by a judicial official. It is not necessary in ALL cases, to have a jury hear your case, you MAY request a bench trial if you wish. However in some capital cases you may not be granted a bench trial even if you request it, because of the consequences to you of a guilty verdict.

US District Court cases (THE federal district court) are heard by a jury if the defendant requests a jury trial, or by a judge if the defendant requests a bench trial. A judge always presides over the trial, but only pronounces judgment in bench trials.