Criminal Defense Blog - Jack Rice Defense

Experienced trial lawyer Jack Rice will once again serve as a faculty instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), teaching at the upcoming Building Trial Skills: Minnesota program in June of 2026, at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint ...

Being charged with a crime in Anoka County can put you in a difficult headspace—especially if you’re worried the facts don’t favor you. A lot of people in that position start to wonder if

Minnesota offers some of the most expansive expungement laws in the country, but navigating them requires precision and legal knowledge. Eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and procedural rules can be complex and difficult to manage without guidance. Contact Jack...

In 2026, Jack Rice of Jack Rice Defense was officially re-certified as a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association.

This distinction is rare. Fewer than 3% of criminal defense attorneys hold this certification.

It is not ...

By Sullivan Rice

Yes—but not how you think.

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Minnesota, one of the first questions you might ask is: Can this just go away before I ever step int...