Mechanics of a Jury Trial
When a case goes to trial, it can either be in front of a judge alone, or in front of 12 jurors that are chosen specifically for each trial. When the case is in front of a judge alone, commonly known as a bench trial, he or she is the factfinder in place of a jury and will determine the outcome after hearing the case. When a case goes in front of a jury, then that jury is specifically selected...