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Explain what is meant by "Bench Trial" and "Jury Trial." If you were the offender, list three factors you consider most important in deciding which of the two types of trial you would prefer to be administered in your case. Which of the three selected factors do you consider the most important and why?

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The solution explains what is meant by "Bench Trial" and "Jury Trial."

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A bench trial is held in front of a judge, but no jury. A jury trial, of course, is held in front of a jury. The Constitution gives any criminal defendant (interpreted to mean only for defendant's facing more than 1 year in prison) the right to trial by jury. A defendant does have a right to waive his trial by jury and have the case heard solely in front of a judge. When considering which type of trial to pursue, a defendant should consider several factors:

1. Previous judicial decisions handed down by that particular judge.
- Although the law is the same throughout the ...

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