Jimmy Johns is awaiting trial for kidnapping and a second-degree sex offense. This will be his second offense. If he goes to trial, he could potentially spend 25 years in prison. Jimmy informs his attorney that he is not guilty and refuses to admit guilt. He then requests to have a trial without a jury, which is known as a (n) ____ trial.

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A trial without a jury, where the judge serves both as the judge of the law and the finder of fact, is known as a bench trial.

Jimmy Johns Is Awaiting Trial for Kidnapping and a Second-Degree