Challenging Evidence in Minnesota Domestic Assault Charges: Fighting for Justice
Domestic assault cases can be some of the most personal, difficult and gut-wrenching of all criminal cases. This is partially true because they can hit every aspect of your life from your personal freedom to where you live, to your connections to family and more. Even worse, with the advent of Me Too, domestics have also become political. In Minnesota, individuals facing domestic assault charges have the right to challenge the evidence brought against them. Jack Rice Defense, a renowned law firm specializing in criminal defense, recognizes the significance of advocating for the rights of those accused. In this article, we will explore various ways evidence can be challenged in domestic assault cases, shedding light on the pursuit of justice and fairness.Because of these challenges, it is critical that you consult with an experienced Minnesota domestic assault criminal defense attorney.
“Sometimes the biggest fight in a domestic assault trial is what evidence can be kept out of the trial.”
How do you keep out bad evidence in domestic assault cases?
When the government prosecutes individuals for domestic assault in Minnesota, they will try to bring in all sorts of evidence. They will frequently include anything they can that makes you look bad. We’ve included some of the. more common approaches we use to exclude evidence from a trial. These include:
Prior criminal offenses: The government likes to introduce prior criminal convictions in domestic assault cases. Sometimes these are domestic convictions or other crimes of violence. Sometimes, they are other criminal convictions. However, how is this not simply Once a criminal, always a criminal? We fight to exclude these as irrelevant and certainly designed to do more than prejudice you before the jury. .
Prior bad acts: In Minnesota, this is sometimes called 634.20 evidence. That has to do with a particularly Minnesota Statute. However, these are frequently unfounded and unproven allegations. How does this prove anything about the allegations in question? We fight to keep these out.
Unreliable Testimony: One common approach to challenging evidence in domestic assault cases involves contesting the reliability of witness testimony. The defense team at Jack Rice Defense carefully and purposefully analyzes the credibility of the accuser's statements, looking for contradictions, inconsistencies, contradictions, or potential motives for providing false information. Even if we can’t exclude this evidence, it provides more opportunities to challenge it.
Fourth Amendment Violations: Defendants in domestic assault cases have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. If the evidence against them was obtained unlawfully, such as through an illegal search or seizure, it can be challenged in court. Jack Rice Defense analyzes the actions of law enforcement officers, ensuring that constitutional rights were not violated during the collection of evidence.
Inadmissible Evidence: If evidence is deemed inadmissible due to improper collection or handling, it can be challenged with the intention of excluding it from the case. We constantly look for opportunities to contest the admissibility of this type of evidence.
“There are frequently two fights in domestic trials. The fight for what comes in and the fight about what it means.”
While the fight against domestic assault is crucial, it is equally important to ensure a fair legal process for all individuals involved. Jack Rice Defense stands as a staunch advocate for the rights of those accused of domestic assault in Minnesota. Knowing your rights and understanding the importance of excluding bad evidence before trial is simply one aspect of successfully defending a domestic assault charge. Make sure you sit down with an experienced Minnesota domestic assault defense attorney.
Jack Rice is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney based in St. Paul, MN. Jack is also a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer and a a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Less than 3% of all criminal defense attorneys in the state hold this certification. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. When your like is on the line, Jack Rice Defense.