Sentences with phrase «over wrongful convictions»

My opposition to the measure has not been grounded in inherent moral disapproval but is instead rooted in a combination of two factors: a utilitarian concern over wrongful convictions, and a practical objection to the use of a measure that has shown no ability to effect general deterrence.

They are also paying $ 19 million to two men over a wrongful conviction from the 1990s.

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See her own commercial adds... The police and her office over the years have made many wrongful arrests and convictions... DNA never lies.

Faulty witness identifications, often caused by faulty memories, is the greatest contributing factor to the conviction of innocent people, accounting for over 70 % of wrongful convictions.

Wrongful convictions devastate lives and families all over Texas — and fighting a wrongful conviction can be nearly impWrongful convictions devastate lives and families all over Texas — and fighting a wrongful conviction can be nearly impwrongful conviction can be nearly impossible.

Time and again over the last number of years, the courts in our country have sadly discovered that leaving science and experts unchallenged has resulted in tragedies and wrongful convictions.

In this civil claim against the Province the claimant was awarded over $ 8 million for his wrongful conviction and subsequent incarceration.

Since graduating from Miami Law a little over 20 years ago, Klinkosum has defended thousands of individuals in cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes and wrongful convictions.

Today we put Nassau County on notice that exonerated client Joseph Jackson intends to file a wrongful conviction lawsuit after spending over 23 years in jail.

«I am happy and relieved for Bill - this has been a long journey over many years,» said attorney Erica Nichols Cook, «Bill and his family have suffered due to his wrongful conviction and retrial.