When Cross Examining A Witness in a Minnesota Criminal Trial, Know Why - Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
Because every piece of evidence that is presented to a jury matters, part of the job of an experienced criminal defense attorney is to control what what they see and how they see it. Therefore, cross examination always starts with one question, what can this witness give me? Other issues matter but you need to know why you would both to cross them in the first place. Sit down with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney to talk pros and cons.
"A good criminal defense attorney knows how to control the spigot of information to the jury."
Jack Rice, a St. Paul based criminal defense lawyer, appears on Court TV on 8/29/22 to discuss trial advocacy skills and cross examination. As importantly, Jack talks about what happens when cross examination goes horribly wrong.
"During cross examination, there is an old maxim: "Be brief, be brilliant, be seated." There is absolutely something to this"
If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, knowing when to cross exam and when to not is a skillset of its own. Knowing what to do and when not to do it is true at all stages. Make sure your criminal defense attorney knows the difference.
Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm the focuses its practice handling serious criminal offenses. Jack is a former prosecutor, former CIA Officer and Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.