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Jury or Judge: Advantages and disadvantages of bench, jury trials

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 20, 2012

Right to trial by jury may be a fundamental right under the Constitution, but choosing between a jury trial or a bench trail can make the difference between guilty or not guilty.Many factors play into the decision to choose a jury trial or a bench trial,...