Excluding Jurors Who Can't be Fair is Critical to Due Process and a Fair Trial. Jack Rice on Court TV Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
The goal in every criminal case in Minnesota should be for a fair trial. This applies to evidence and due process. However, it also includes excluding possible jurors who are simply can't be fair. While high profile cases like the Scott Peterson case out of California come to mind which is currently up on appeal on this very issue, it applies to any and all criminal cases, large and small.
“Having a fair jury is critical. Without it, it may not matter what evidence is presented. Its not about the allegations or even the evidence at hand. Its about a fair fact finder.”
Jack Rice is a St. Paul based criminal defense attorney. He appears on Court TV on 6/28/22 with Judge Ashley Willcott and Attorney Josh Schiffer. Jack discusses rule of law, due process and the importance of jury selection and the fear of stealth jurors.
“If there is a ringer on the jury, one direction or the other, the verdict should be void. It must be based upon the facts presented, not what the person determined before they entered the room.”
If you are facing a criminal trial in Minnesota, make sure you discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney. A Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist will have been in this place before and could help guide you through the process.
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former prosecutor, former CIA Officer, and an award winning criminal defense attorney. He is also the 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.