[DoodleDawg]

I know a person has a right to a jury trial unless the defendant waives same.

That's not correct. In most misdemeanor cases, which the Supreme Court has identified as petty infractions with a maximum penalty of less than six months in jail, a jury trial is not required and the defendant can't request one.

[Az Joe]

We’ll see about that. The upcoming pardon will nullify the judge’s decision and your post.