GA Supreme Court grants the State “veto power” to a defendant’s right for a bench trial.
Zigan v. State, S06A1415 decided Nov. 30, 2006. The court held that the State has the right to object to a defendant’s request for a bench trial. They reason that he accused has the right to a jury trial, not a bench trial. He is merely waiving his right to a jury trial and that this cannot be done without the State’s consent.
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