wrongful conviction cases

Wrongful conviction occurs when someone is found guilty of a crime they did not commit. These cases can happen due to errors such as mistaken identity, false eyewitness testimony, improper forensic evidence, conspiracy, police misconduct, or inadequate defense. Wrongful convictions devastate innocent individuals and undermine trust in the justice system. Sometimes, new evidence or advances in forensic science later reveal the mistake, leading to exonerations. Addressing wrongful convictions requires improving investigative procedures, ensuring fair trials, and leveraging technology to accurately identify the guilty, thereby protecting individuals’ rights and maintaining public confidence in the legal system.