[Nifster]

The defendant is has the right to chose. It is well known that if the facts are on your side you want a bench trial. If you need emotional responses you pick a jury

[Moonman62]

The defendant is has the right to chose. It is well known that if the facts are on your side you want a bench trial. If you need emotional responses you pick a jury

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A judge also knows to be highly skeptical of witness testimony.