The Primary Reasons for Wrongful Convictions Eyewitness Misidentification and Perjury
It’s not unusual to hear about wrongful convictions occurring in the United States. A survey was recently conducted on this matter with 188 judges, prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, sheriffs, and police officers. These individuals claimed that on an annual basis, it’s possible that 10,000 people may be wrongfully convicted of a serious offense. While the reasons for wrongful convictions will vary, the two primary causes are eyewitness misidentification and witness perjury. The primary cause in 52.3% of these cases was…
