[1] There were six men, convicted through trial of several charges, including violations of the RICO act and drug conspiracy.

[2] In a unanimous decision, the court, with the majority opinion written by Antonin Scalia sided against Smith.

[1] The court created a new precedent that presumes involvement in a conspiracy if the statute of limitations defense is used, shifting the burden of proof to the defendant.

[2] The court determined that it is the burden of the defendant to prove that they withdrew from a conspiracy, and that they did so past the statute of limitations.

[2] The Due Process Clause of The Constitution of the United States of America is not violated by putting the burden of proof on the defendant.