MAINE V. MOULTON
474 U.S. 159 (1985)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over the entry of evidence obtained by police wiretapping after a party was indicted and already represented by counsel.
FACTS: Moulton (D) was indicted for theft of auto parts discovered when police were answering a call for a fire a Ford dealership next to D's auto body shop. D and another named Colson were indicted. After indictment, the two were free on bail and represented by counsel. Colson decided to turn informant and the police tapped a number of calls from D to Colson. The police also tapped face to face conversations between D and Colson that were quit incriminating to D. The tapes and incriminating evidence were admitted during trial. D was found guilty. D appealed. The Maine Supreme Court reversed.
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