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Pickering v. Colorado

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on May 21, 2012.

Docket No.11-870
Op. BelowColo. S. Ct.

Issue

When the accused in a criminal case properly raises a defense that negates an element of the charged crime, does the Due Process Clause require the prosecution to disprove that defense?

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