Nope, they don't. Famous case of Al Capone. Argument was that IRS filings are private and privileged and can't be used against you in a court of law or leaked to another department. Let's all laugh now until we die.
Capone pled guilty in federal court. He didn't appeal until he learned the judge wasn't bound to the minimal sentence he thought he'd worked out. The Haynes decision came after Capone and the lower court was overturned by SCOTUS.
You're probably right, though. They'd find a way to ignore the Bill of Rights. They always seem to.
Nope, they don't.
ReplyDeleteFamous case of Al Capone.
Argument was that IRS filings are private and privileged and can't be used against you in a court of law or leaked to another department.
Let's all laugh now until we die.
I'd still argue.
ReplyDeleteCapone pled guilty in federal court. He didn't appeal until he learned the judge wasn't bound to the minimal sentence he thought he'd worked out. The Haynes decision came after Capone and the lower court was overturned by SCOTUS.
You're probably right, though. They'd find a way to ignore the Bill of Rights. They always seem to.