Wrongful Convictions

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Focusing on the legal and scientific complexities of wrongful convictions, this textbook offers a comprehensive examination of the causes behind these injustices, such as false eyewitness testimony and ineffective legal representation. The third edition includes significant updates, expanded chapter notes, and new chapters addressing infant deaths, child sex crimes, and arson cases. Designed for both procedural understanding and broader awareness, it reflects the rapid developments in this crucial area of law, highlighting the importance of exoneration in the justice system.