Its Important to Remember Who Has the Burden of Proof in a Minnesota Criminal Case - Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
Every person charged with a criminal offense in Minnesota and the rest of the country has a presumption of innocence. This means they didn't do the thing until and if the the State is capable of convincing the Judge or Jury that they did it. In other words, this is their burden. This is not a horse race and the fastest horse or the horse that carries the most stuff wins. Its about answering every reasonable doubt. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure you sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney to talk about what that burden means.
"This is not a horse race. This is not a competition to see who can throw the most stuff at a wall to see if anything sticks. This is a singular challenge and it all falls directly on the state. Don’t forget that."
Jack Rice, a Minnesota criminal defense attorney, appears on Court TV on 7/13/22 to discuss the burden of proof. Further, Jack discusses why shifting that burden can be so problematic and even fundamentally unfair.
"The State must answer every reasonable question that a jury has in their head about guilt or innocence, every one. If they don't, then that question exists and that juror should find the person charged not guilty."
Facing criminal charge can be overwhelming. There is a lot a stake. Frankly, it may be everything. Knowing what is coming and to prepare for that is something that takes skill, experience and preparation. Talk with an experienced Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
Jack Rice is a former prosecutor, former CIA Officer, Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential constellation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.