In this case, the alternative would have been allowing Michael Schiavo to exercise that power. Would that have made you feel better?
Certainly not. The Florida Constitution guarantees a trial by jury to those who request it and that amendment makes no distinction between a civil or criminal trial.
135 posted on 04/05/2005 3:17:04 PM PDT by jwalsh07
Certainly not. The Florida Constitution guarantees a trial by jury to those who request it and that amendment makes no distinction between a civil or criminal trial.
Then why didn't the Schindlers' attorneys request a trial by jury?
152 posted on 04/05/2005 3:22:30 PM PDT by Modernman
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