Why You May Want to Resolve Your Case Through a Jury Trial
2. Know Your Rights! August 8, 2025
When facing criminal charges, defendants have several options for resolving their case: accepting a plea agreement, requesting a bench trial before a judge, or exercising their constitutional right to a jury trial. While plea agreements resolve the vast majority of criminal cases, there are compelling strategic, legal, and practical reasons why a defendant might choose to take their case before a jury of their peers.
