Public Appearances and Events
Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Rice has spent decades in the legal trenches and is frequently called upon to explain how the system works to media outlets across Minnesota and the planet including The New York Times, Reuters, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Univision, CNN, BBC, Newsweek, CBC, NBC Nightly, MSNBC, CNBC, CBS, Court TV, Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Kare 11, WCCO, KSTP, NPR, MPR, AM950 & more.
So What Makes a Great Expert Witness? Jack Appears on Court TV to discuss.
The Johnny Depp team has called a psychologist to the stand to discuss mental health diagnoses and specially what the expert has determined based upon her interactions with Amber Heard. This kind of evidence seems to be having quite an impact upon this jury of 7 in a Virginia courtroom.
As the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case continues, Jack Rice was tapped again to appear on Court TV on 4/26/22 to discuss expert testimony and why it is important. Further, Jack will discuss what makes a good expert witness and what that matters so much.
If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, having an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side may mean everything. Jack Rice Defense is a St. Paul criminal defense law firm. Jack is a former prosecutor, a former U.S. Federal Agent, and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
When Picking a Jury, Know What You are Looking For - Law & Crime Appearance
Standing in front of a jury is a really interesting and unusual exercise. For many years and dozens and dozens of trials, I used to think of it as an effort to find people who would find your client not guilty. Even more, I tried to limit to impact of others saying things I didn’t want to hear. I was wrong.
“When I’m picking a jury, I’m hunting.”
As I stand before a group of potential jurors now, I know what I’m looking for. I’m hunting. What is my theory, what is my theme? I then think about people who see the world in this similar way. This way, when I say something, people will viscerally agree.
Jack Rice appears on Law & Crime TV on 2/10/22 to discuss jury selection and why it matters so much. Jack is a nationally known criminal defense attorney, recipient of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year, the Award for Professional Excellence and is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
If you are facing serious criminal charges in St. Paul or elsewhere in Minnesota, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447—7650 or 612-227-1339.
Criminal Defense Attorney talks Murder and Manslaughter on WCCO
Former Police Officer Mohamed Noor will appear before Hennepin County Judge Kathryn Quaintance to be re-sentenced today from a 2019 murder conviction. He was originally convicted on 3rd both degree murder and manslaughter. However, the 3rd degree murder conviction was overturned by the Minnesota Supreme court after the Court determined that the 3rd degree charge simply didn’t apply in this case. As a result, rather than the 12 1/2 year sentence that he received, it is expected that Noor will receive somewhere between 41-57 months. He has already served 29 months and could actually walk out of the courtroom a free man today.
St. Paul Criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on WCCO today to discuss murder and manslaughter and how they apply in these different circumstances. Jack is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and founder of Jack Rice Defense.
If you are facing murder, manslaughter or other serious felony charged in the Twin charges, contact Jack for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339 Jack can talk to you about the charges, possible sentences and the first and second steps you should take in developing a proper defense.
Jack talks ballistics and crime scenes on WCCO in wake of St. Paul shooting that kills 1, injures 14.
It was a really tough weekend in St. Paul. A gun battle erupted inside of the Truck Park Bar on 7th just down the street from Excel Energy Center. As a result, a 27 year old woman is dead and 14 people were shot and taken to the hospital. Three of those in hospital are possible suspects. The St. Paul Police Department moved in quickly but what exactly do they do after the fact?
As an experienced criminal defense attorney with expertise in criminal forensics, Jack knows how it can impact a criminal case.
According to reports, there were victims in the street, on the sidewalk and inside the bar. A police spokesman mentioned that there was only “evidence inside the bar of the shootings.” When this was reported, I immediately thought about a couple of conclusions including that this wasn’t a drive-by but then I started thinking about crime scene control, getting videotapes including possible phones, interviews and on and on.. As a former prosecutor and former federal agent as well as criminal defense attorney, I frequently have to assess police conduct and policies in the context of defending those charged with crimes.
As I think about a crime scene involving guns, one simple example is how to deal with shell casings and specifically what the police would do. It is not just about cleaning them up. They are counting the number of shots, determining the kinds of rounds that many have been fired, digging them out of walls and cars, the types of weapons used, the number of weapons used and may, although hard to do, grab partial prints on those shell casings. This is just one of multiple steps that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the police themselves would be involved in doing at this early stage.
As an experienced criminal defense attorney with expertise in criminal forensics, Jack knows how it can impact a criminal case. Jack Rice has handled countless murder cases, criminal vehicular homicide cases, rape and other criminal sexual assault cases, DWIs, and more. Jack appears on WCCO Radio with Jearlyn Steele on October 10th in the Twin Cities to talk about locking down a crime scene, ballistics, interrogations and collecting evidence.
Hope you can listen.
Court TV Turns to Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Rice
There are several really big criminal cases in the news this week and a couple of them are in the middle of closing arguments. The first involves the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial. The Feds are arguing that R. Kelly used his celebrity to sexually abuse young woman. After a 5 week trial, the jury will start deliberating soon.
The other case, State v. Janet Hinds involves a DWI charge. a hit and run, the death of an officer and then fleeing after the fact. One of the problems in this case was a lack of a blood alcohol level. Ms. Hinds did not turn herself in for almost a day and a half. This is certainly one of the limitations.
Jack Rice has handled countless DWIs, criminal sexual assault cases as well as murder cases including criminal vehicular homicide cases. On September 24th, Jack will join Court TV to discuss the cases, and where the jury is going next.
Hope you can watch.
Jack Appears on WCCO Radio to Talk Murder
When Derek Chauvin was charged with murder in Minneapolis by the state of Minnesota, there was always a very real threat of federal prosecution. In fact, Chauvin’s original Attorney was trying to negotiate both sides of that threat from the beginning.
On Tuesday, September 14th, Chauvin entered not guilty pleas to Federal charges along with the other co-defendants. The fear of the Feds should be very real in this case because he and they could face even longer sentences than they would from state charges and it runs consecutive to any state convictions.
Award winning criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on WCCO Radio on September 15th the talk murder, Chauvin and what comes next.
Negotiating a Plea Agreement is a Critical Tool in Defending a Client.
While there is a critical skill set that every good criminal defense attorney must possess when trying a case before a jury, there is another skill set that can be equally important. This involves negotiating a plea. Essentially, it is about how you discuss a settlement on a charge.
There are many things to consider when settling a case. Obviously, the most important is getting you client’s permission. Beyond that, there are a lot of considerations. There are the charges themselves. Some come with many unforeseen ramifications and you must be prepared for that. Other concerns involve time. Even that isn’t as simple as it seems. Some result in prison, some local jail, some electronic home monitoring, etc. Fines and restitution may also be out there. The list goes on and on and on.
Jack appears on WCCO in Minneapolis to discuss the Derek Chauvin murder trial but will focus in on the plea negotiations that take place behind the scenes and how they work. If you are facing criminal charges, sit down with Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation. Call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
Jack Appears on AM950 in Minneapolis to Discuss Police Lies and How They Impact the Criminal Justice System
Police have again provided false information about “violent suspects” who then end up dead. This absolutely happened in the George Floyd case. It happened again this weekend in Uptown after a man was shot and authorities claimed the person was a murder suspect. He was not.
The police have a very real credibility problem here in the Twin Cities and across the country. It seems clear that they lie was it strikes their fancy or until somebody introduces a video camera to contradict the statements.
I appear on Am 950 in Minneapolis with Matt McNeil to discuss the criminal justice system, credibility and what happens when the police lie. This will be a early interesting conversation.
Are Cameras in the Courtroom a Good Idea? Jack Appears on WCCO to Discuss.
If somebody is charged with a crime, shouldn’t the public be allowed to watch the proceedings? Well, the 6th Amendment of the Constitution says yes. So, does the Supreme Court. In the past, that has meant, people and the written press. However, in some places, it hasn’t meant TV cameras. Chauvin may have changed that here. However, is it a good idea?
A Minnesota Judge rejected media requests to televise hearings in the Daunte Wright case involving former officer Kim Potter. As of now, her lawyers rejected the request and that was enough to stop it. Well, that could change.
I appear on WCCO with Adam Carter to discuss the court system, transparency and the protection of the Constitutional rights of accused people in criminal court. It is an interesting balance.
Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, a Minnesota criminal defense firm. He is a former prosecutor, a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and an award winning criminal defense attorney. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, call Jack Rice Defense for a free and confidential consultation.