What Are Brady Violations and How Do They Cause Wrongful Convictions
Brady violations - prosecutors withholding evidence that could help the defense - are a leading cause of wrongful convic...
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How Eyewitness Misidentification Leads to Wrongful Convictions
Eyewitness misidentification is the leading cause of wrongful convictions in the United States - present in more than 60...
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What is Habeas Corpus and How Does It Apply to Wrongful Convictions
Habeas corpus is one of the oldest legal rights in existence and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually ...
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The Difference Between Exoneration, Parole, and a Pardon
Exoneration, parole, and a pardon are three very different things with very different consequences. Understanding the di...
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False Confessions: Why Innocent People Confess to Crimes They Didn't Commit
It seems impossible that an innocent person would confess to a crime they didn't commit. The research says it happens mo...
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What is Prosecutorial Misconduct and Can It Overturn a Conviction
Prosecutorial misconduct - prosecutors breaking the rules to secure a conviction - is a contributing factor in roughly h...
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Wrongful Conviction Compensation: What Exonerees Are Owed
After exoneration, many people discover that the legal system offers little financial help for the years they lost. Here...