Derek Chauvin was sentenced in a Minneapolis courtroom with 270 months to serve. With good time, this will be 15 years. This doesn’t even count the time he may face if convicted in a federal courtroom for an additional slue of charges.

Defending somebody at sentencing in a criminal case is a little like threading a needle and is also somewhat counterintuitive. Consider, if you are planning an appeal, what is it that you can admit to? Further, what should your client admit to in the even that they choose to speak. At the same time, there is the balance between trying to say that your client accepts responsibility on the one hand but also a good person on the other hand. If you find resolution short of trial, embrace that bad may actually be the only way forward. However, how do you embrace it?

Jack appears on KGO in San Francisco to discuss the Chauvin verdict and the threading of the sentencing needle. Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, is a former prosecutor and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. If you are being investigator for or have been charged with a crime, call Jack for a free confidential consultation.

Sentencings are one of the most important aspects of criminal defense representation. This is actually where the rubber meets the road. While this is obviously true if your lawyer is able to contest and negotiate settlement prior to sentencing, it is sometimes more true if you go to trial and are found guilty of any or all of the charges. Now let’s imagine having this happen in the highest profile criminal case in a generation - the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Derek Chauvin was convicted of 2nd degree “felony” murder, 3rd degree murder and manslaughter. According to the sentencing guidelines, he is likely looking at 150 months to serve. The Attorney General’s office is seeking an upward departure. In fact they are look for 30 years to serve. This is based upon something in Minnesota called special circumstances.

While Jack has represented thousands of clients across the state of Minnesota, every case is important. Sometimes, it is about charges. Sometimes it is about time - jail or prison. Sometimes it is about conditions of probation or length of probation. The list goes on and on.

Jack will appear on Times of London Radio to discuss the trial, the sentencing and what to expect from both the defense and prosecution in this case here in Minnesota. Jack is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, is a former prosecutor and Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and award winning criminal defense attorney. If you are facing criminal charges in Minnesota, call Jack Rice Defense for a free consultation.