Some states provide that in all offenses the defendant may demand a jury trial.

Most cases end in settlements in which the defendants demand that the records be sealed.

In one case, a defendant pulled a gun and demanded the victim's chain.

In other words, if the defendant did not specifically demand a trial, the defendant waived his/her right to appeal the matter.

Successful defendants demanded court costs and legal fees, which Righthaven refused to pay.

Sentence was passed on 14 June, the defendants crying out for justice, and demanding that they should not be condemned without examination of their answers.

The only exception is where the defendant demands a response to new matters raised in the answer.

Under California law, a defendant can demand that trial begin in no less than 60 days after the arraignment.

If the defendant demanded a speedy trial, that dropped to 60 days.