What is it Like to Stand and Wait for a Jury Verdict in a Minnesota Criminal Courtroom? Court TV Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
A jury verdict is sometimes the only thing standing between somebody being deemed a criminal and them moving on with their life. Standing there waiting, it always the same. There is a combination of the internal intensity combined with the desire to show nothing on the surface. And yet, every single time, i remember sweat running down my back in anticipation. It matters that much, every single time.
“It is never lost upon me the gravity of what I do. I know what it means to my client. It drives me everyday.”
If you are facing serious criminal charges and a jury verdict is in your future, consult with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney who has been in this spot before.
Jack Rice, St. Paul, Minnesota based criminal defense attorney, appears on Court TV on 6/17/22 to discuss criminal jury verdicts, how they works, why they can be so hard, and even how you get the right verdict. It isn't simple and it isn't for the faint of heart.
“Its important to remember that jurors are just people. The trick is to give them answers they are seeking so they can come to the right decision.”
If you are charged with a crime in Minnesota, there are a lot of options including fighting for a dismissal, resolving, pleading guilty, negotiating a plea and going to trial, they can all come with risks and rewards. However, like most things in life, some paths require far more risk than others but it is part of the analysis. This is why having an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side is so critical. They can help you navigate your way through this.
Jack Rice is a former prosecutor, a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former CIA Officer and Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.