In most cases, you have the right to a trial by jury, but this is not a requirement. In a criminal case, if the defendant opts to have a bench trial, there will be no jury. In a civil case, if neither party requests a jury, it will be a bench trial.
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
Bench Trial
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.