Facing Charges in Minnesota, the State Must Prove Their Case, Not Just Make the Jury Hate You - Court TV Video
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The State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed a crime. They must prove each and every element. Sometimes, however, they have another weapon. They may try to use the allegations or past conduct that will make the jury hate you so much that they will want to convict. Its important to remember that this doesn't change the standard and you have to make sure the jury knows that. If you are facing criminal charges in Minnesota, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
“Its far easier to find somebody guilty who you dislike. Sometimes, especially if the case is weak, this is the best tool the prosecutor has. A good criminal defense attorney can counter that.”
Nationally known criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 6/27/22 to discuss charges and elements and why staying focused on these matter so much. Bad facts or a bad record can't hurt but its critical to make sure a jury knows the difference between those and whether the state can prove their case.
“Narrowing the evidence exclusively to the allegations the state must prove is the ideal. After all, isn’t this what its supposed to be about anyway?”
Jack Rice is a a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer, Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.