How Important is Witness Credibility in Minnesota Criminal Cases? Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
When trying a criminal case in Minnesota or anywhere else, credibility is everything. If fact, in many ways, it is the only thing. If a jury doesn't believe a witness, they will reject them. Worse, they may reject the entire case simply based upon that bad witness. At the same time, putting on a powerful, credible witness who is above reproach may do more than anything else to win a case. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
"A witness who is beyond reproach can carry so much weight that they can drag an entire behind them across the finish line. This can mean everything."
Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 8/31/22 to discuss credibility and why it matters so much. Putting on witnesses only makes sense if a jury believes them. This may seem obvious but lawyers ignore this constantly. It's actually worse. Put on one bad witness and it can tarnish everything. One bad apple can spoils the barrel.
"You want a jury to ask this question: Why would they lie? They have no reason."
Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm based in St. Paul, MN. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a former CIA Officer and a former prosecutor. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-44-7650 or 612-227-1339.