In criminal court.
In some so-called criminal 'Capital Cases' you must. However in lesser criminal offenses or in lesser civil cases you can choose to be 'tried before the bench' if you wish.
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No cases require a jury. Most civil and criminal cases can be tried with a jury if the parties request one.
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Generally, federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
Most federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
Criminal trial lawyers need a variety of different experiences to be good lawyers. First, they must have tried cases under the guidance of an established lawyer t learn how the system works. They must have investigative abilities and they must have a strong skill set of speaking to juries.
A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent is necessary to form a crime. Criminal NEGLIGENCE is a finding in civil and tort cases and is not a criminal element.
Circuit Courts, unless it is a federal felony, then it would be in US Distirct Court.