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A bench trial is a trial by a judge as opposed to a trial by a jury.

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What kind of trial has no jury?

it is called a bench trial


A case tried to a judge without a jury is called?

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


What are the similarties between bench and jury trail?

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.


What trial has no jury?

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.


When do you have a trial by judge?

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.


What is 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.


What does a bench trial lack in comparison to a jury trial?

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


Describe the procedures leading to bench and jury trials?

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.


Who decides the facts that lead to a death sentence?

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


Is it the trial judges job to determine the credibility of a witness?

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


What is the difference between grand jury and a trial jury?

one is grand and one is not your welcome


What is the difference between a grand jury and and a trial jury?

one is grand and one is not your welcome