Its Important to Keep Out Prior Bad Acts that Only Demonize a Defendant in Minnesota Criminal Courts - Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
The State has the ability to present a bunch of evidence that is presented to establish that a defendant committed a crime. However, frequently, prosecutors will attempt to bring in evidence that has nothing to do with whether somebody committed the crime that they are facing. Rather, it is designed to demonize the person, make them look back in general and to make the jury hate them. The problem is that last one is usually the net result. That is why it should be excluded. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure that you sit down with an experienced criminal attorney who understands how to address this and other significant issues.
“In the end, we are simply talking about a fair trial. It is about whether you did this thing. It should not be an assessment on your whole life.”
Jack Rice, a St. Paul based criminal defense attorney, appears on Court TV in Atlanta with the incredible Michael Ayala to discuss evidence, criminal law and how there is always a fight to keep out the bad stuff. This is such a smart conversation.
“Once a criminal, always a criminal. Once a bad guy, always a bad guy. This is the fear that a jury can jump to this conclusion and not even look at the facts in front of them - or lack of facts in front of them.”
If you have a prior criminal record and facing criminal charges in Minnesota, this issue really applies to you. If there are other "bad acts", frequently seen in domestic assault cases and some sexual assault cases, it is doubly important to fight to keep these out.
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former prosecutor, former CIA officer and Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation of call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.