Justice Dept. says 18 people facing federal charges after Portland protests

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30. Jury Trials?

Most of the charges listed under/for these arrests don't generate jury trials. Most of the charges just require appearance before a Judge who will conduct a trial, consider the merits of the arrest, the merits of the defendant's defense (usually with a lawyer or court appointed lawyer) and then Judge rules on the defendant's guilt or innocent. Most of the charges are minor criminal offenses generating a fine and maybe some minor jail time. A major crime of Arson or assaulting a federal employee or law enforcement might generate a jury trial if the defendant asks for one.