Picking the Right Jury in Minnesota Criminal Court May Be Critical- Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
Preparing any criminal case for trial in Minnesota can be enormously complicated and time consuming. There are so many moving parts from making sure you have dealt with all of the evidentiary issues to lining up your witnesses to working with your client to testify to preparing openings and closing and cross examination of the State’s witnesses. And yet, while all of these matter, one issue that always has to be front and center is how you get the right jury to hear your case. What kinds of people would be willing to listen? Who would be willing to question the state's witnesses and evidence? Who would be willing to accept yours. Even more importantly, what kinds of questions do you ask jury pool to elicit the right answers to figure out the good people from the bad? This is critical. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure you sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney to talk about why this matters so much.
"What is the best way to tease out from a jury that they don't trust the government or the media and then figure out why that might matter in your case?"
Jack Rice, a Minnesota former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, appears on Court TV on 8/15/22 to discuss juries, jury selection and what happens if you end up with a pro-prosecution jury. It makes it harder but it may also dictate that you shift to argue your case differently.
"If you are facing Domestic assault charges, would a former victim actually help or hurt? Believe it or not, it is not a quick answer depending upon your facts."
If you are facing criminal charges, know that not all criminal defense attorneys are the same. They come with different backgrounds, different experiences and may even different approaches. Talk with then and find the attorney that understands your case and who can best advocate your needs.
Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm based in St. Paul, MN. Jack is also a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer, and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.