So what’s the reasoning behind Jury Trials vs Trials where the judge decides everything? What does a Judge do in Jury trials? Why do some countries not have jury trials and all trials are just with a judge or multiple judges?
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Generally, trials for minor offences are by judge alone while serious offences are tried by judge and jury. The cost and burden of running a jury trial isn’t justified for a minor offence such as driving under the influence (DUI), especially since a judge will typically hear several DUI cases in the average week.
In a jury trial, the jugde is responsible for the administering the trial and assisting the jury in matters of law (e.g. what counts as murder). The jury is responsible to assessing the facts of the case and determining if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
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