Anyone who has been incarcerated knows there are struggles that remain ahead upon their release. What if those struggles are not of your own making? There is a problem within the Justice system that is creating turmoil and heartache throughout the nation.
The Unjust in Justice
The problem that is upsetting the Justice system throughout the country is known as wrongful convictions. Innocent people being thrown in jails, prisons, and even on death row for crimes they did not commit. There are countless families being torn apart and lives being lost to wrongful convictions. These types of convictions are a major concern for defense lawyers and prosecutors and anyone else who may have concerns about public safety. For every innocent person wrongfully …show more content…
Tunnel vision is dangerous because it can affect anyone involved in dealing out of justice. Incompetence and disregard play a huge role in this destructive issue running through the Justice system. Regardless of other suspects that may not have been interviewed or if the evidence has been tainted it revolves on securing the conviction at any cost. The results usually are …show more content…
DNA testing can only overturn a wrongful conviction if the evidence has been saved and correctly stored. States should have clear laws and policies on how evidence is treated and stored. Astonishing 65% of DNA exoneration cases, problems with forensic science led to wrongful convictions. This includes blood-type testing, urine samples which in turn can identify large populations of people.
Eyewitness Identification reform is another possible way of reducing wrongful convictions. According to Eyewitness Identification Reform Act of North Carolina in 2008, photo line ups should consist of fillers (those who resemble the suspected), there should be at least five fillers, and the lineup should be recorded so there can’t be no influencing by authorities.
Exoneree compensation: The majority of people exonerated after proving their innocence have not been compensated for the injustice they suffered and the time they spent incarcerated. States should provide suitable financial compensation, as well as critical services like healthcare, education and job training. Just like parolees that are released from
The Unjust in Justice
The problem that is upsetting the Justice system throughout the country is known as wrongful convictions. Innocent people being thrown in jails, prisons, and even on death row for crimes they did not commit. There are countless families being torn apart and lives being lost to wrongful convictions. These types of convictions are a major concern for defense lawyers and prosecutors and anyone else who may have concerns about public safety. For every innocent person wrongfully …show more content…
Tunnel vision is dangerous because it can affect anyone involved in dealing out of justice. Incompetence and disregard play a huge role in this destructive issue running through the Justice system. Regardless of other suspects that may not have been interviewed or if the evidence has been tainted it revolves on securing the conviction at any cost. The results usually are …show more content…
DNA testing can only overturn a wrongful conviction if the evidence has been saved and correctly stored. States should have clear laws and policies on how evidence is treated and stored. Astonishing 65% of DNA exoneration cases, problems with forensic science led to wrongful convictions. This includes blood-type testing, urine samples which in turn can identify large populations of people.
Eyewitness Identification reform is another possible way of reducing wrongful convictions. According to Eyewitness Identification Reform Act of North Carolina in 2008, photo line ups should consist of fillers (those who resemble the suspected), there should be at least five fillers, and the lineup should be recorded so there can’t be no influencing by authorities.
Exoneree compensation: The majority of people exonerated after proving their innocence have not been compensated for the injustice they suffered and the time they spent incarcerated. States should provide suitable financial compensation, as well as critical services like healthcare, education and job training. Just like parolees that are released from