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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I’m no lawyer. Here’s a question. Would the federal case a jury trial?

I’m trying to figure out if there’s an advantage to futzing the state case. Corporate America wants this man’s blood.

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I am not United Statesian and it feels like they change the rules every time I blink, but I think a trial with a death sentence as a possible outcome does require a jury. And if I am wrong, some vulgar good samaritan of the Internet will swoop in to politely call me a pig fucker.

[–] zigmus64@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Am unitedstatesian (one word, uncapitalized), not legaeseian.

Constitution does state though, defendants have the right to a trial by a jury of their peers. Sixth Amendment

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/jury_of_one%27s_peers

Criminal trial for sure falls in this category. Regardless of if death penalty is on the table.