# Felony Case to Proceed as Bench Trial Without Jury

A felony case is set for a bench trial, where the judge will rule on the verdict instead of a jury. This typically occurs after a defendant waives their right to a jury trial. The decision has sparked discussion on Hacker News.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.felonybench.com/) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:04 +0000