That depends on a number of factors that will vary from case to case, so no hard and fast answer can be given. However, the beauty of a jury trial is that the verdict must be unanimus. If one just juror has reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt, the defendant cannot be convicted.

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Q: Is a jury trial always better than a trial before the judge alone?

A: That depends on a number of factors that will vary from case to case, so no hard and fast answer can be given. However, the beauty of a jury trial is that the verdict must be unanimus. If one just juror has reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt, the defendant cannot be convicted.


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