The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by the United States Constitution, but it’s not the only type of trial you can request if you are facing criminal charges. In Minnesota, you also have the option to request a bench trial, meaning that a judge will hear your case instead of a group […]
In-Person Criminal Jury Trials Will Resume In Minnesota On March 15
COVID-19 numbers have been trending down recently, and as more and more people get vaccinated, it appears that Minnesota will soon be ready to resume in-person criminal trials. A statewide order issued by Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea states that in-person criminal jury trials will resume in Minnesota beginning March 15. Previously, the courts […]
