Under what conditions may a party to a criminal case demand that the case be tried by a jury?

Answer 1

that's the defendant's choice.

The defendant is the ONLY person who can make that determination (this rule applies ONLY for felonies).

Answer 2

In a case where by statute the defendant has a right to a jury trial; it may be dependant on the type of sentence that can be imposed (like a felony carrying a sentence of over a year in prison or something like that). The justice system wants to reserve jury trials for serious matters, not traffic tickets. Check your state's statutes or whatever federal statute is involved.

Answer 3

You don't have to demand a trial by jury. It is a right that you have and during the prliminary process, you will have an opportunity "to request" a jury trial if you so wish. It doesn't cost you anything more. You just have to decide - do I want only the judge to hear my case or do I want a jury? The choice is yours. Good luck.

Answer 4

It is a constitutional right to be tried by jury of your peers.

Answer 5

Depends on the offense!