Should I Waive a Jury and Try my Case to the Judge in a Minnesota Criminal Court? - Court TV
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When facing criminal charges in Minnesota, you have the right to have your case heard by a jury of your peers. This might be a jury of six people or a jury of twelve. That being said, there are some times when, due to the nature of the case, some people consider waiving a jury and trying the case directly to the court. So, which is best? If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
“Deciding to waive a jury is a real risk. Don’t you generally want twelve people to all have to agree versus just one? You only have to sink one boat. Think about that.”
Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 5/9/22 to discuss the upsides and downsides to waiving a jury. There certainly might be some circumstances when this may be an important consideration but there is a lot to consider. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota and trying to decide whether to waive a jury, talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney about why you should or should not make such a decision. You risk a lot if you do this and knowing why or why not is important.
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former prosecutor and former U.S. Federal Officer. Jack is also the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.