On March 22, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended jury trials throughout the state in response to the corona virus pandemic. Justice Rebecca Bradley, joined by Justice Daniel Kelly filed a vigorous dissent explaining how the court overstepped its authority in issuing the order and that emergencies do not grant government any greater power than […]
Sixth Amendment’s Speedy Trial Right: Ancient, Worthy and Elusive
The Constitution’s Bill of Rights contains many protections for those the government accuses of having committed a crime. Among them is the Sixth Amendment right to a “speedy trial”. The provision is stated: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy … trial” The right may has old roots and […]