Salt Lake Jury Trials and Bench Trials
One of the most fundamental rights associated with the criminal justice
system is the right to a trial by jury. Being charged with a
crime does not mean you are guilty. When criminal charges are
involved, the prosecutor bears the burden of proving every element of
the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
The
criminal
trial process is complex. If you are facing
criminal charges, you deserve to have an experienced and effective
lawyer on your side. As a
criminal
defense attorney based in Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard has
a record of achieving
real
results for his clients. He believes that taking a
personal approach to each case is the best way to achieve the results
that his clients need.
In every criminal case where jail or prison is a possibility, you have
the right to have your case heard by a jury of your peers. Trials can
also be heard by a judge instead of a jury. A trial heard by a judge is
referred to as a "bench" trial. While there are circumstances where a
bench trial may be to
your advantage, those circumstances are relatively rare. Before
deciding whether to have your case heard by a judge
rather than a jury, you should discuss your case in depth with an
experienced
criminal lawyer.
Contact Stephen Howard
now and learn how he can help you with your case.

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