Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

can all defendeants request a jury trial

My son who is 16 has been charged with 2nd degree criminal trespassing. I feel as though we are being railroaded to admit to guilt. My question is , just who can request a jury trial? I feel that my son will get a better outcome than dealing with just a judge.


Asked on 6/01/04, 9:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jim Griffin The Law Office of James L. Griffin

Re: can all defendeants request a jury trial

Misdemeanor charges are heard by a judge in District Court. No jury trials in District Court.

Good luck

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Answered on 6/02/04, 12:56 am
Jeff Rosner Rosner Law Firm P.A.

Re: can all defendeants request a jury trial

If you lost in District Court, you could appeal and get a new trial in Superior Court.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 9:30 am


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