The Defense Should Fight the State's Rebuttal During Closing Arguments in Criminal Trials - Video.
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
During closing arguments in Minnesota criminal cases, the State goes first and then the Defense does their closing argument. The State then has the ability to do what is called a rebuttal. When this happens, it can cause a whole series of problems. If you are facing a criminal trial in Minnesota, make sure that you talk with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney.
"When the State does a rebuttal during closing arguments, they have the chance to bookend the Defense. Fight against this."
Jack Rice, St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney, appears on Court TV with Judge Ashley Willcott to discuss closing arguments, how they works and rebuttal. What the State does is important here because it gives them the first word and the last word.
"It is critical to limit the State's rebuttal so that they don't go beyond the scope of the Defense case."
Jack Rice is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jack is also a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack's got your back.