Police, Prisons & Criminal Justice

Shaw v. Leatherberry: Burden of Proof In Sec. 1983 Cases Brought In State Courts

Description:

Friend of the court brief arguing that state courts must apply the “preponderance of the evidence” standard, rather than the “clear and convincing evidence” standard, to constitutional excessive force cases brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Forum:

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Attorneys:

G. Michael Halfenger & Tom Shriner of Foley & Lardner, Milwaukee; Legal Director.