SouthAussie
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I wouldn’t worry too much about an unfair trial. Defendants have the right to request a judge-only trial if they feel that their trial will be unfairly judged by a jury. If the judge agrees, it will be granted.
Simon Gittany did this, and was granted a judge-only trial. However, it reduced/negated his possibility of an appeal as the judge was very thorough – in her 5-hour reading of the verdict – and clearly stated her legal reasons for accepting or dismissing various aspects of testimony.
Simon Gittany did this, and was granted a judge-only trial. However, it reduced/negated his possibility of an appeal as the judge was very thorough – in her 5-hour reading of the verdict – and clearly stated her legal reasons for accepting or dismissing various aspects of testimony.