A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
Yes, a judge can dismiss a case before trial if there is not enough evidence or if there are legal reasons to do so, such as lack of jurisdiction or improper filing.
A decision of a judge or court is usually called a ruling. In the case of a criminal trial the outcome of the trial is called a verdict.
It can be accomplished in three manners: The defendant pleads guilty - the judge declares a mis-trial - or the judge dismisses the charges.
The decision of a judge or court is called a ruling.AnswerIts also referred to as a verdict.
Summary Judgement ends a case before trial.
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.
A civil trial begins when a person brings a lawsuit against another for monetary restitution. The matter will go before a judge, and the judge will decide if the lawsuit is valid.
In the United States, juveniles do not have an automatic right to a jury trial. Instead, they typically have a trial before a judge or a panel of judges.
A trial cannot be dismissed. A case can be dismissed before it goes to trial. A judge can allow testimony if it is within the bounds of admissible evidence, regardless of whether or not that evidence was presented at a prior hearing or trial.