Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Jury trial

once you agree to a court trial can you switch to a jury trial?


Asked on 1/18/06, 9:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Jury trial

I don't know. Maybe. You can sometimes withdraw a guilty plea, and agreeing to a court trial is essentially the same as pleading guilty, so why not? Never hurts to ask.

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Answered on 1/18/06, 10:08 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Jury trial

Generally there is a time limit to request a jury trial. After that time has run it is to late to change your mind and request a jury trial.

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Answered on 1/19/06, 12:52 am


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