Miscarriages of Justice: Actual Innocence, Forensic Evidence, and the Law by Brent E. Turvey PDF

Product Details:

Author(s): Brent E. Turvey

Publisher: --

Category: Law

Date: 16.06.2014

Pages: 416

Language: English

ISBN-10: 124115586

ISBN-13: 9780124115583

Format: epub

Book Description:

Miscarriages of Justice: Actual Innocence, Forensic Evidence, and the Law focuses on the variety of miscarriages issues in the United States legal system. Written by leaders in the field, it is particularly valuable to forensic scientists and attorneys evaluating evidence or preparing for trial or appeal in cases where faulty evidence features prominently, and for those interested in developing arguments for miscarriage in post-conviction review of criminal cases. Chapters focus specifically on issues of law enforcement bias and corruption false confessions ineffective counsel and prosecutorial misconduct forensic fraud and more. The book closes by examining innocence projects and commissions, and civil remedies for the wrongfully convicted. Provides clarity on the systemic problems of faulty investigative and prosecutorial strategies used to convict defendants accused of serious crimes Ideally suited for instructors developing or teaching a course on the subject also valuable to students, forensic scientists, and attorneys evaluating evidence or preparing for trial Includes online Instructor Manual, including PowerPoint lecture slides, test bank, and case reports

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