They were charged with misdemeanors and not felonies. Bench trials for misdemeanors are not uncommon. And not unconstitutional.
Not quite. From the article:
“McFadden convicted both Delaware men of a felony count: obstruction of an official proceeding, the joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College that day.”
And no, the right to a jury trial is NOT just limited to felony cases. It is constitutionally required down to the most minor of traffic offenses.