A judge typically begins a trial by addressing the court with the phrase "All rise" to signify the start of proceedings. The judge may then introduce themselves and confirm the case being heard. Following this, the judge may instruct the jury, if present, on their responsibilities and outline the basic rules and procedures that will govern the trial.
If a judge dies during a trial, a new judge would typically be assigned to the case to ensure continuity and proceed with the trial. The new judge would review the case documents and proceedings before making any decisions or rulings.
The judge doesn't charge defendants. The judge presides over a trial when a defendant is charged by the prosecuting attorney.
The judge at Jurgis' trial was Judge Pat Callahan.
The trial Judge.
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
Bench trial
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
If one is on trial for a criminal offense, they are entitled to a trial by jury, but can waive this and be tried just by a judge.
The judge.
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.
Bench Trial