Unveiling the Path to Proving Innocence: Insights on Overturning Wrongful Convictions

MISSION VIEJO – In the criminal justice system, ensuring the accuracy of verdicts is crucial. Unfortunately, wrongful convictions can occur, leading to innocent individuals being imprisoned. But how do these wrongfully convicted individuals prove their innocence after they have been found guilty? This question was raised by D.T. from Mission Viejo. Firstly, after a conviction, there is a direct appeal process that can be pursued. If the individual exhausts all avenues of appeal, they may consider a “writ of habeas corpus” to demonstrate their entitlement to relief from the conviction. This can be based on … Read more