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The Joy Cardin Show [1]

The Arguments For And Against 'Marsy's Law' In Wisconsin

April 11, 2017 - 7:00am

Under a state Republican measure, some legal protections for victims of crimes would be written into the state constitution and new rights would be created. Senator Van Wanggaard defends his push for “Marsy’s Law.” Then, Deputy State Public Defender Mike Tobin expresses his reservations to the proposed amendment.

Related Links: 
AG, GOP Lawmakers Call For Constitutional Amendment On Victims' Rights [2]
Wisconsin Defense Attorneys Fear 'Marsy's Law' Could Undermine Rights For Victims, Accused [3]
Host(s): 
Joy Cardin [4]
Guest(s): 
Van Wanggaard [5]
Michael Tobin [6]
Producer(s): 
Bill Martens [7]
Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/shows/arguments-and-against-marsys-law-wisconsin

Links
[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/joy-cardin-show
[2] http://www.wpr.org/ag-gop-lawmakers-call-constitutional-amendment-victims-rights
[3] http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/election-matters/wisconsin-defense-attorneys-fear-marsy-s-law-could-undermine-rights/article_23c54c7d-7e79-5844-bc28-f6bc943430bd.html
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/joy-cardin
[5] https://www.wpr.org/people/van-wanggaard
[6] https://www.wpr.org/people/michael-tobin
[7] https://www.wpr.org/people/bill-martens