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Scott Lewis Bio

on October 31, 2007 06:30 CST
Scott Lewis, of the Racine city attorney's office, is a former police legal advisor and former public defender. In addition to his J. D., he holds a Masters of Science in Criminal Justice degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
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Failure to enforce domestic abuse restraining order does not state a constitutional claim

by Scott Lewis on July 6, 2005
In De Shaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services, 489 U. S. 189 (1989), the U. S. Supreme Court held that the State did not have a constitutional duty — absent a special relationship — to protect its citizens against deprivation of life, liberty or property committed by private third party actors.
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Arrest reasonable when probable cause exists as to any charge

by Scott Lewis on January 12, 2005
 
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