Miscarriages of Justice: Actual Innocence, Forensic Evidence, and the Law

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 crimesIdeally suited for instructors developing or teaching a course on the subject; also valuable to students, forensic scientists, and attorneys evaluating evidence or preparing for trialIncludes online Instructor Manual, including PowerPoint lecture slides, test bank, and case reports INDICE: About the Authors Introduction by Tiffany Murphy, JD Preface: Identifying Miscarriages of Justice in the Criminal Justice System     Section I. Miscarriages of Justice: Nature and Frequency Chapter 1: Miscarriages of Justice: An Introduction Chapter 2: Wrongful Conviction Rates Section II. Miscarriages of Justice: Investigative Causes Chapter 3: Police Corruption Chapter 4: Eyewitness Identification Chapter 5: False Confessions Chapter 6: Criminal Informants and Wrongful Convictions Section III. Miscarriages of Justice:  Forensic Causes Chapter 7: Forensic Science, The CSI Effect & Wrongful Convictions Chapter 8: Forensic Fraud and Misconduct Chapter 9: Bite Mark Evidence & Wrongful Convictions Section IV. Miscarriages of Justice: Legal Causes Chapter 10: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Chapter 11: Prosecutorial Misconduct Section V. Miscarriages of Justice: Remedies Chapter 12: Forensic Reform Chapter 13: Remedies for the Wrongfully Convicted

• ISBN: 978-0-12-411558-3
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 408
• Fecha Publicación: 14/07/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés