So, What Is A Wrongful Conviction?
A wrongful conviction is a miscarriage of justice primarily is the conviction and punishment of a person for a crime they did not commit.
Factors Contributing to an Individual being wrongfully Convicted....
A wrongful conviction not only devastates the innocent person and his/her loved ones, but it also harms he criminal justice system and the public good.
SOME MAJOR CAUSES
Eyewitness Misidentification
Unvalidated Forensic Science
False Confessions
Snitch Testimony
Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct
Poor Defense Lawyering
SOME MAJOR CAUSES
Eyewitness Misidentification
Unvalidated Forensic Science
False Confessions
Snitch Testimony
Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct
Poor Defense Lawyering