When someone is charged with a federal crime in Wisconsin, the burden of proof resides with the prosecution. During discovery, prosecutors are required to present certain information to the defense that describes the basis of the prosecution’s case. One document...
Month: July 2016
Supreme Court upends search and seizure protections: Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about a controversial ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. It seems to violate a long-held principle about how evidence must be obtained if it is to be used in court.The Fourth Amendment protects us against illegal search and...
Supreme Court upends search and seizure protections: Part I
We have written numerous times about the need to vigorously protect our civil rights. This is especially important in the context of police actions. The Fourth Amendment, for instance, protects us against "unreasonable search and seizure" by law enforcement. This...