Why Would They Say That About You in a Minnesota Criminal Courtroom if it Wasn't True? Court TV Video
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The State has the burden of proof and a defendant doesn't have to say anything or prove anything in a Minnesota criminal courtroom. The problem with that is the perpetual question that juries always have: Why would she say that if it wasn't true.? An experienced criminal defense attorney must answer this question in trial. They must explain why this isn't true. If you are facing charges are allegations, sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
“Its human nature. Jury’s will wonder why somebody would say this if it isn’t true. You have to give them a reason.”
Jack Rice, a St. Paul based Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and experienced criminal defense attorney appears on Court TV with Julie Grant on 6/29/22. We discussed the importance of the need to explain the motivation behind the decisions people make. It is difficult but it needs to be done.
“People are motivated to do the things they do for a lot of different reasons. Being able to explain those motivations gives a jury space to reconsider what those people say.”
Being charged with a serious allegation like murder, rape, domestic assault or other violent offense already can put you behind the 8-Ball. Because of this, it is even more important to provide a jury with some answers to help them come to the right conclusions.
Jack Rice is a former prosecutor, former U.S. 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.