Who Really Decides Your Fate in Court?

People often ask me if they can get a different judge or whether the judge assigned to their case is a good one. And while that’s a valid concern, it might surprise you to learn that in most criminal trials it’s not the judge who decides your fate. It’s the jury.

In this video, I’m breaking down the real role of the judge, what power the jury holds, and why focusing on your story and your defense is what truly matters.

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0:00 Attention Getter – Can You Request a Different Judge? – Why the Judge Might Not Decide Your Fate
0:20 About Diane Bass – Criminal Defense Attorney with Decades of Courtroom Experience
0:35 Judge vs. Jury – Overview – Who Decides What in a Criminal Trial
0:55 Role of the Judge – Referee of the Trial, Controls Evidence, Rules on Objections
1:20 Role of the Jury – Listens to Evidence, Deliberates, Decides Guilt or Innocence
1:50 Judge Influences, But Doesn’t Decide Your Case – Procedure, Evidence, Demeanor, Background
2:15 Disqualifying a Judge – State vs. Federal Court Differences
2:35 Why the Jury Matters Most – Defense Presents Your Story, Jury Decides Verdict
2:50 Call to Action – Guidance Through Every Jury, Every Courtroom

📲 Please feel free to reach out with any questions at my contact info below!

Diane C. Bass
Law Office of Diane C. Bass
A Professional Law Corporation
5440 Trabuco Road
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 494-7011
https://www.dbasslaw.com

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