Forum Selection, You Have A Choice

Proceeding to trial by jury or judge alone is a very important decision to make and yes you have a choice. Attorney John Calcagni gives examples of tactical circumstances where one might consider to choose by a judge sitting alone vs the common 12 individuals known as the Jury. Pros and cons to both are discussed. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer.