The Cornell 7, Minnesota SA Law and What Decades in the Courtroom Have Taught Jack Rice
What does the controversial Cornell 7 case have to do with Minnesota law?
Quite a bit.
Jack Rice was recently featured in MinnPost discussing the Cornell case and the major changes Minnesota made to its SA laws following a highly publicized Minnesota case in 2021.
“These are brutal allegations and highlights the need for experienced lawyers on both sides.”
Jack brings a unique perspective to this issue. He is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who has spent decades handling serious criminal cases, including SA cases. He understands these cases from both sides of the courtroom.
Before 2021, Minnesota law made an important distinction between voluntary and involuntary intoxication in SA cases. Following a Minnesota Supreme Court decision, the Legislature changed the law and eliminated that distinction.
As Jack explained to MinnPost, the change “altered the prosecution of r*** cases pretty dramatically.”
Today, intoxication can play a critical role in determining whether a person was capable of making a meaningful decision about sexual activity.
Decades of Criminal Defense Experience Matter
SA allegations can be among the most devastating accusations a person can face. They can threaten someone's freedom, career, reputation, family and future.
These cases require an attorney who knows how prosecutors build their cases, understands the evidence and knows how to challenge the State's allegations in court.
“A presumption of innocence in the criminal case still matters regardless of the narrative in the press.”
Jack Rice has been doing this for decades. His experience as both a former prosecutor and an accomplished criminal defense attorney gives him a perspective few lawyers possess.
If you are facing a sexual assault allegation or another serious criminal charge, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
When your job, career, reputation and life are on the line, make sure Jack Rice Defense is by your side.