When you are arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of New York the judge will advise you of a number of rights you have with regard to your case. One of those rights is the right to have your case decided by a jury of your peers. Whether or not it is in your best interest to proceed to trial by jury is a decision that can only be made by you after careful deliberation and consultation with your criminal defense attorney.
Topics covered in this report include:
- Trial by Jury – A Fundamental Right
- Exercising Your Right to a Jury Trial
- Jury Selection – The Jury of Your Peers
- Jury Challenges – Choosing The Final Jury
