When Defending the Accused in a Minnesota Courtroom, Are Other Witnesses Avoiding Responsibility? - Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
At a crime scene, a lot of things can happen and multiple people may carry responsibility, culpability. However, the police frequently zero in and decide on a narrative and then investigate based upon their narrative rather than following the evidence where it leads. Maybe its human nature Regardless, this may blow up in their face at trial through cross examination. If you are facing serious charges in Minnesota, make sure you sit down with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney to discuss all possible alternative perpetrators.
“When the police approach any investigation, they must do it neutrally. If they don’t, it could undermine their entire investigation.”
St. Paul based criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 6/28/22 with Judge Ashley Willcott and lawyer Josh Schiffer to discuss alternative perpetuators, responsibility and what it all means. This may be critical to a defense.
“Juries want to see fairness, not a rush to judgment. If the police acted unfairly, a jury could make them pay with an acquittal.”
If the police fail in approaching a criminal trial in a neutral way, their case could fall apart. If you are in the crosshairs of the police, the prosecutor could present the case as if you were the only alternative. The problem is that this may be because the police failed at looking any other direction. Remember, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you did anything.
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 or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.