130 Wis. 2d 313 - State v. Nerison’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “The testimony of an accomplice, given in exchange for concessions or inducements by the prosecution, is generally admissible where the "established safeguards" — full disclosure of the bargain, opportunity for cross-examination and adequate instructions to the jury — are present. United States v. Dailey, 759 F.2d 192, 196 (1st Cir.1985). Any concern over the credibility and reliability of such testimony is said to be satisfied by allowing the jury to evaluate the accomplice's testimony, tested by cross-examination, in light of full disclosure of any plea agreements and careful instructions by the trial court. Id. at 198-200 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sheriff, Humboldt County v. Acuna

2. “conspiracy.” The terms of the state’s agreements with each witness were made known to the jury, and the jury convicted Nerison on all four counts. Nerison argues that his conviction should be reversed because the state’s tactics in negotiating for Dank’s and Erickson’s testimony so tainted the evidence that he was deprived of a fair trial. We disagree with the court of appeals conclusions that the bargains rendered the value of the witnesses’ testimony”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 136 Wis. 2d 37 - State v. Nerison

3. “crossed the line” of due process, we will examine the details of both the testimony and the bargain. Dank was originally arrested for stealing cattle belonging to Clifford Chambers (Chambers). While in jail, he was approached by the sheriff who, on behalf of the district attorney, Russell Hanson, offered him a”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 136 Wis. 2d 37 - State v. Nerison