The right to a fair trial is a cornerstone of the American justice system. However, in some cases, jurors hide personal biases during jury selection. When this happens, a defendant may have grounds to challenge a conviction through the appeals process. Can a biased...
Identifying the evidence needed to reopen a closed case A conviction often feels like the final word in a legal battle. However, the law provides a narrow opening for cases to be revisited when significant facts come to light. Legal teams use this newly discovered...
DNA evidence often feels decisive in criminal trials. This is especially true when it appears to directly link a defendant to a crime. However, biological data is only as reliable as the methods law enforcement uses to collect, test and interpret it. In courts across...