wrongful imprisonment

Wrongful imprisonment occurs when an individual is confined to jail or prison despite being innocent of the crime they are accused of. This can happen due to mistaken identity, flawed evidence, misconduct by officials, or legal errors. It results in a significant loss of freedom and reputation for the innocent person. Addressing wrongful imprisonment involves legal appeals, reviews, and measures to improve justice system accuracy, aiming to prevent such injustices and ensure that only those truly guilty serve time behind bars.