The Best Closing Arguments Take Multiple Threads of Evidence and Weave Them Into a Rope - Court TV Video
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Defending criminal cases can be difficult. It frequently requires a scalpel rather than a sledge hammer. It starts with jury selection where you try to get the right people for the job. It then turns on small threads of evidence. These might happen through cross of the state's witnesses or may happen though direct testimony through your own case. However, the closing is sometimes the space where it is possible to weave those disparate threads into a rope If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
"A single strand can be very weak. Maybe even two or three aren't enough. However, strand after strand weaved together in just the right way and you have a roper. This can be forcible indeed."
Jack Rice, St. Paul, Minnesota based criminal defense attorney, appears on Court TV on 6/17/22 to discuss the Danielle Redlick murder trial and the power of closing arguments. This is the chance to weave this rope in front of them.
Criminal trials can be complex and sometimes it is only possible to create a strong argument once all of the evidence is in place. Before that, you aren't seeking witnesses to agree with you. It is the jury you want.
"It is important to know where you want to go before you start. Find the strands from the beginning, one after the other. Maybe it is a single cross examination question. Maybe it is highlighting a singular piece of evidence. Start building."
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and nationally known criminal defense attorney. He is a former prosecutor and a former CIA case officer. He is also founder of Jack rice Defense. Consult Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation of call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.