The issue of wrongful convictions is a problem that has haunted court systems throughout the United States. We see in the news individuals being saved from death row when new evidence or evidence that was provided has proved to be false. Judges have always been expected to decipher and judge correctly every case, specifically pertaining to criminal acts.The expectations derive from the nature of individuals lives being in the hands of the judgment of the particular judge.

Please post your answer to the following questions.The answer or opinion must be supported by an academic source or real-life criminal justice finding. You mustprovide feedback to at least two other posts from students.

How common is it for an individual to be wrongfully convicted in the criminal justice system? Is the United States court system judged fairly in this manner by the public?

Does the court system have adequate protections in place minimizing the risk that innocent people could get put behind bars or even executed? What additional protections would you recommend?

The issue of wrongful convictions is a problem that has haunted court systems throughout the United States. We see in the news individuals being saved from death row when new evidence or evidence that was provided has proved to be false. Judges have always been expected to decipher and judge correctly every case, specifically pertaining to criminal acts. The expectations derive from the nature of individuals lives being in the hands of the judgment of the particular judge.

Please post your answer to the following questions. The answer or opinion must be supported by an academic source or real-life criminal justice finding. You mustprovide feedback to at least two other posts from students.

How common is it for an individual to be wrongfully convicted in the criminal justice system? Is the United States court system judged fairly in this manner by the public?

Does the court system have adequate protections in place minimizing the risk that innocent people could get put behind bars or even executed? What additional protections would you recommend?