Yeah, those were the main criticisms, as I recall. In practice, only people who actually wanted a jury trial would participate. And I gather they'd get funded

Yeah, those were the main criticisms, as I recall. In practice, only people who actually wanted a jury trial would participate. And I gather they'd get funded for bail and/or family expenses, plus representation. Also, is it really likely that defendants who might get 25 to life are being offered six months?