While Motive is Not an Element of a Crime in Minnesota Criminal Courts, Jurors Love it - Court TV Video
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Every criminal charge in Minnesota criminal courtrooms has a series of elements that the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict a defendant. Interestingly, motive is not one of them. Motive is generally the underlying reason why something happened. From a criminal defense perspective, if a prosecutor can't explain the motive or can't establish one, it brings into question whether the prosecution's theory of the case even makes any sense. Hence, that his reasonable doubt.
Jack appears on Court TV on 2/28/22 with Judge Ashley Willcott. I great conversation. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota and motive makes no sense, make sure you hire the best.
Jack Rice has been practicing criminal law in Minnesota for 25 years, is a Board Certified Criminal Law specialist and is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact us a for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-2270-1339.