The American Bar Association states the prosecutor has a duty different from other advocates- not to simply convict, but to seek justice. While many prosecutors conscientiously do their job with the integrity, there are some that commit misconduct. Ways in which a prosecutor can commit misconduct include improperly examining witnesses, making improper arguments to a [...]
Those who have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit deserve to be compensated for their ordeal. The impact of incarceration is devastating; defendants lose much more than their freedom. In addition to the pain of separation from friends and family, imprisonment can result in loss of education, employment, job skills, earnings [...]
Over 250 people have been exonerated through the use of DNA testing. While DNA has become the golden standard, experts estimate that only 5-10% of all criminal cases involve biological evidence that could be subjected to DNA testing. This means that in 90-95% of all criminal cases, DNA testing is not an option. Therefore, law [...]
December 10, 2010
