The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Peter Oliver was one of the trial judges.
In a bench trial, yes. In a jury trial, this is up to the jury.
What they did was legal at the time. And besides, the judges were hired by the government to preside over the trials.
their decisions are usually final
There are many types of judges, including federal judges, state judges, appellate judges, trial court judges, administrative law judges, and magistrate judges. Each type may have specific jurisdiction and responsibilities depending on the court system in which they preside.
A witch trial is called that because witches were literally tried in court with judges, procescutors and witnesses/evidence.
At trial, one. On appeal, it depends on the court.
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(in the US) There is no comparison. The only alternative to a jury trial is a trial in front of a SINGLE judge. Panels of judges do not come into play unless/until a case reaches the Appelate level of court, and in appelate court no jury option exists.
Yes, as they have certain days in their calender set for trials. If you have a conflict (have another trial, surgery, etc) you can ask that they put it on their calender on a different day.
In the United States there are different levels of courts with the Judges familiar with the law. The common trial court is also called the Court of Common Pleas.