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The Primary Reasons for Wrongful Convictions Eyewitness Misidentification and Perjury

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…

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An Amazon Alexa Device May Help Police Solve a Murder

An Amazon Alexa Device May Help Police Solve a Murder

Many people received a variety of electronic assistants this holiday season. One such device, the Amazon Echo, dubbed “Alexa,” is now being asked to solve a murder in Arkansas. Criminal defense lawyers are fighting back against the subpoena but the law enforcement agencies are moving forward. Fortuneandnbsp;is reporting on a recent murder in Arkansas. James Bates has been charged with the murder of a friend of his, who was found dead in his hot tub. Bates contacted the police when…

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