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In some states, a defendant may ask for only a judge to make the decision on a court case. In some states, one may request a jury trial. Do you think it is a good idea for only a judge to make the decision, or do you think that there should always be a jury trial? Why or why not? How would you defend your position?

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I think that it is a very good idea for only a judge to make the decision, largely due to the fact that a judge has a great deal of skill and experience in being able to objectively make good decisions, based ...

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