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State legislators not immune from criminal arrest.(Wisconsin)
Byline: David Ziemer
The term, "breach of the peace," as used in the Wisconsin Constitution, refers to all misdemeanors, not just those involving violence or the threat of violence, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held on Oct. 31.
Thus, legislators have no immunity from any criminal arrest, regardless of the nature of the crime.
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State Senator Brian Burke was charged in criminal court with 18 felony counts. He moved to stay the proceedings until 15 days after the end of the current legislative session, claiming that he was exempt from the proceedings, pursuant to Article IV, Section 15, of the Wisconsin Constitution.
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