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§ 3. Free speech; libel
WI CONST Art. 1, § 3West's Wisconsin Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Wisconsin (Approx. 2 pages)
§ 3. Free speech; libel
WI CONST Art. 1, § 3West's Wisconsin Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Wisconsin (Approx. 2 pages)
West's Wisconsin Statutes Annotated
Constitution of the State of Wisconsin (Refs & Annos)
Article I. Declaration of Rights
W.S.A. Const. Art. 1, § 3
§ 3. Free speech; libel
Section 3. Every person may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right, and no laws shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press. In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libel, the truth may be given in evidence, and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous be true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
W. S. A. Const. Art. 1, § 3, WI CONST Art. 1, § 3
Current with amendments received through August 10, 2023.
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