The decision is generally called the "verdict." Once the verdict is delivered, if the person was found guilty, it leads to the sentencing phase of the procedure, where the judge rules on the appropriate punishment.
A trial before a judge is typically called a "bench trial." In a bench trial, the judge serves as the fact-finder and makes rulings on the law, without a jury present. This type of trial is common in civil cases and some criminal cases, where the parties may choose to waive their right to a jury trial. The judge's decision in a bench trial is final, subject to appeal.
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
A trial with no jury is called a "bench trial." In a bench trial, the judge serves as the sole decision-maker, evaluating the evidence and determining the verdict. This type of trial is often chosen for its efficiency or when legal issues are more complex and require a judge's expertise.
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
In a bench trial, a judge decides the case instead of a jury. The judge listens to evidence, arguments, and witnesses presented by both sides, and then makes a decision based on the law and facts of the case.
In a bench trial, the judge determines the outcome.
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.
Bench Trial
Bench Trial
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.