Category: jury trial

Comparing Rambo’s definition of self defense with Minnesota’s criminal jury instruction

October 25, 2023
Subzero Criminal Defense
“They drew first blood, not me.” -Rambo First a disclaimer, nothing in Rambo should be mimicked for legal and safety reasons. His actions would likely be highly illegal against any citizen. And I cannot stress...

Dave Chappelle’s Reasonable Doubt: It’s Closer to the Minnesota Standard Than You Think

October 23, 2023
Subzero Criminal Defense
It’s played up to comical proportions in the Chappelle Show skit. Chappelle’s requirements to believe R. Kelly was properly identified from the infamous peeing tape were numerous. The fifteen year old victim would have to