LAW 812LEC - Wrongful Convictions

This course will introduce students to the law and practice of post-conviction remedies in both State and Federal Courts through the lens of the wrongfully convicted. It begins with exhausting the appeals process and ends with compensation for the wrongfully convicted. We will examine the substantive and procedural law governing the last chance for prisoners who have access to post-conviction remedies. This is an introductory course for those interested in learning the underlying causes of wrongful convictions and solutions through policy reform.

Credits: 3