Convicted but Innocent
Author | : C. Ronald Huff |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 205 |
Release | : 1996-01-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452221175 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452221170 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Download or read book Convicted but Innocent written by C. Ronald Huff and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1996-01-23 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the specific issues surrounding wrongful convictions and their implications for society, Convicted but Innocent includes: survey data concerning the possible magnitude of the problem and its causes; fascinating actual case samples; detailed analyses of the major factors associated with wrongful conviction; discussion of public policy implications; and recommendations for reducing the occurrence of such convictions. The authors maintain that while no system of justice can be perfect, a focus on preventable errors can substantially reduce the number of current conviction injustices.