Why are Jury Instructions so Important in Minnesota Criminal Courts? - Court TV Video
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Once both the prosecutor and defense attorney rest their cases, the Judge gives the jury a bunch of instructions that they will take back with them when they deliberate a case. This is so important because besides a lot of legal theory, it includes the elements that the prosecutor is obligated to prove. There is a constant fight on exactly how broad or how narrow those elements are. The longer I've been doing this, the more important I realize that it is. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
“After a lot of trials, I’ve come to realize the importance of fighting cases by the elements and fighting deficiencies in a single element. Prosecutors frequently just throw everything at the wall and hope it sticks.”
St. Paul, Minnesota based criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 6/16/22 to discuss jury deliberations and how things work behind the scenes.
Jury instructions or JIGs as they are called are extraordinarily important. Trying cases is not something you learn in law school. It is not something you just know how to do. Jack trains lawyers all over the country and world on his to do this. This starts with picking a jury and runs all the way until verdict.
“Great trial lawyers are not born, they are made. It takes time, enormous amounts of effort and a bit of talent. However, you just don’t just graduate from school and show up great.”
If a jury trial is in your future in a Minnesota criminal court, sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Even better, make sure your lawyer is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
Jack Rice is a former prosecutor, former CIA Officer, Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and 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.