Limiting the State’s Expert Witness Testimony is Critical for the Defense - Video.
Listen to Jack’s Interview on Court TV
When the government is prosecuting somebody for a crime in Minnesota or anywhere else in the country, they like to put on witnesses who are happy to state opinions and conclusions that are far outside of their area of expertise. As a result, it is really important for a criminal defense attorney to limit the parameters in which those witnesses can speak before the trial even begins. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
"Once the cow is out of the barn, it is too late. The same with outlandish states by government witnesses. Stop them before the trial begins."
St. Paul criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV with Judge Ashley Willcott to discuss motions in liming. These motions are designed to limit what witnesses can say in front of the jury. If you wait until the trial, it may be too late.
"So-called experts carry weight with juries. The problem is they sometimes go further than they should. A good attorney reigns them in beforehand."
If you are facing criminal charges and the state intends to call experts, SANE nurses, doctors, accident reconstructionists, police officers and more, you should sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss how to narrow their testimony. This could make all of the difference.
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a former prosecutor and a former CIA officer. He is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm in St. Paul, MN. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack’s got your back.