What happens in a misdemeanor trial?
In the state of Nevada a person accused of a misdemeanor crime is not entitled to a jury trial. A judge will listen to the evidence and decide whether or not the prosecutor has proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt. If the case is proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the judge will enter a verdict of guilty and in most instances the judge will sentence the defendant at that time. If the case is not proven beyond a reasonable doubt the judge will enter the verdict as not guilty.
