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OverviewWrongful convictions aren't rare occurrences in the United States. In fact, between 1989 and 2019, over 2,000 people were exonerated, according to public records. Author Annette Choy delves into how this happens in a modern justice system. A Wrongful Eye sheds light on unconscious biases that affect decisions and perspectives on criminal cases in the US. You'll read about 11 wrongful conviction cases including: Huwe Burton, a 16-year-old boy, was coerced by police to make a false confession to the murder of his mother Patrick Pursley spent two decades in prison for murder based on the flawed testimony of a ballistics expert Keith Harward narrowly escaped the death penalty after being convicted of rape and murder due to flawed bite mark evidence A Wrongful Eye explores issues of racial bias, unconscious bias, misconduct in the American criminal justice system, and flawed investigative and forensic techniques. If you're interested in learning about how and why wrongful convictions happen in modern society, this book is for you! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Annette ChoyPublisher: New Degree Press Imprint: New Degree Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.236kg ISBN: 9781636767208ISBN 10: 1636767206 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 28 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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