Why in the USA a bunch of random people (jury) decide the fate of other people and not the actual judge?

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I’ve always been confused by this.

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Why would you want a bunch of randoms to decide your fate, and not the actual judge with a law degree and years of experience?

Why do those people have more power than the judge? They can decide anything they want and the judge is basically just the guy who signs and does the paperwork.

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You always have the right to have a judge decide your fate. If you’re going to trial though, it’s very likely because there is overwhelming evidence against you and the judge is very likely to side with that evidence. Trial by jury introduces an element of randomness that gives you a better chance of a positive (from your perspective) outcome.

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