11. Arnold worries that jury trials would keep children in foster care longer, holding up adoptions and the chance for youngsters to live what is left of childhood. 12. Asked to name his proudest achievements, he cited four jury trials, involving police officers or firefighters, that ended in acquittal. 13. At the subsequent hearing on the plea agreement, the trial judge advised Libretti of his rights, including his right to a jury trial. 14. Bailey dropped his claim after all of several pre-hearing motions filed on his behalf, one of which sought a jury trial, had been rejected by Paul. 15. Because of the fixed consequences a conviction under the law mandates, defense attorneys are recommending that defendants demand seek jury trial. 16. Barring a settlement, the jury trial will begin Tuesday in U.S. Federal Court in Wilmington, Delaware. 17. Bennett was convicted over the course of two jury trials last year on charges of bank fraud, money laundering, securities fraud involving promissory notes and perjury. 18. Besides, Farnsworth said, anyone else accused of a crime has a right to a jury trial. 19. Beyond the policy argument, prosecutors point to the exorbitant cost of jury trials. 20. Both sides had waived a jury trial. |
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