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1. Role of Juvenile Defense Counsel in Delinquency Court
“The Principles that follow are developed to describe the unique and critical role juvenile defense attorneys play in ... Read More
Added: November 05, 2009
2. Evidence-Based Practices and Criminal Defense: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Considerations
Guidance is provided to criminal defense attorneys concerning the use of evidence-based practices (EBP). Sections of this ... Read More
Added: January 13, 2009
3. Pre-Trial Legal Aid for Criminal Defendants: A Cost-Benefit Approach
The influence that legal aid has on the decision of an appropriate bail is explained. Sections comprising this report ... Read More
Added: December 16, 2008
4. Gov. Easley Signs Innocence Inquiry Commission Bill: Creates First-of-Its-Kind Law in U.S. to Exonerate Those Wrongfully Convicted
The creation and implementation of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, which investigates claims of wrongful ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
5. Mandatory Justice: The Death Penalty Revisited
Recommendations for addressing the deep flaws in the death penalty are presented and explained. Thirty-two recommendations ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
6. Life After Exoneration Program: Rebuilding the Lives of the Wrongfully Convicted
Information can be found at this website about the Life After Exoneration Program (LAEP) which "is the only national ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
7. Wrongful Conviction and Innocence Resources on the Internet
Links to resources about wrongful convictions/falsely accused can be found at this website. Links are organized according to ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
8. A Vision for Justice: Report and Recommendations Regarding Wrongful Convictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Ways to improve the reliability of the Virginia criminal justice system, reduce the likelihood of wrongful convictions, and ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
9. Gideon's Broken Promise: America's Continuing Quest for Equal Justice: A Report on the American Bar Association's Hearings on the Right to Counsel in Criminal Proceedings
The delivery of adequate and efficient defense services for indigent individuals is examined. Following an executive summary ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
10. Exonerations in the United States 1989 Through 2003
Results from a study of wrongful conviction exonerations, in particular those of serious crimes, since 1989 are provided. ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
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