Should I Take the Stand in my Own Defense in a Minnesota Criminal Case? - Court TV Video
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It is an age old question: if I'm charged with a crime in Minnesota, should I take the stand in my own defense? After all, who else knows your story better, right? Well, yes and no. But, if you what are the potential risks of doing so. There are absolutely upsides to testifying and juries absolutely like to hear from the person charged. Also, it is true that there are a series of other reasons that it makes sense. At the same time, it comes with a lot of risks. You open yourself up to cross examination and a good prosecutor could easily pick apart a story. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
“Its always about risk versus reward. Sometimes, the risk is worth the reward. Sometimes, it simply isn’t. You might be able to get a “Not Guilty” without it.”
Minnesota based criminal attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 5/25/22 to discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. Specifically, Jack talks about Johnny Depp's decision to take the stand not just once but twice. If you are the best tool in your arsenal, it may make sense but its important to calculate the potential costs.
If you are charged with a crime in Minnesota and you are asking yourself this question about testifying, it is important to sit down with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney to discuss your case. As importantly, you should talk about whether taking the stand is a good idea. It should be added that there are circumstances where you absolutely should.
Jack Rice is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jack is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former prosecutor, former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Officer. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.