How can wrongful convictions be reduced

These wrongful convictions are emblematic of far deeper problems at the core of our justice system — clear and convincing evidence that the system is broken. Texas has spent countless taxpayer dollars building prisons and incarcerating the second highest number of people in the country. But we have failed to adequately invest in essential procedures to protect the rights and safety of our citizens, or at least ensure that we only send guilty people to prison.

That's not being tough on crime. That's bad policy. Wrongful convictions aren't solely a tragedy for those directly involved. They undermine the public's faith in the reliability of justice in our state, and they pose serious public safety issues: When innocent people are behind bars, the real criminals are still on the street committing crimes.

The good news is that we know what causes wrongful convictions, and we know how to fix it. The charges were eventually dropped and he was released, but he never recovered from that experience.

Just over a year ago, Browder committed suicide. He was only 22 years old. There are strong incentives for defendants like Browder to plead guilty to crimes even when they are innocent, and as a result percent of convictions are reached through a plea deal.

Given those potential costs, it is entirely rational for defendants to accept a plea deal that would return them to their lives faster, even if they are innocent. Meanwhile, defendants who can afford to post bail face no such trade-offs — they simply walk out the door, return to their families and jobs, and prepare for trial from home.

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It especially talks about how the state can undo the harm of the wrongful conviction. It also talks about the frequency of it, causes of it, and criminal justice reforms to reduce or decrease the number of wrongful convictions. It the problem with our country India only, but this particular problem exists with the other countries as well.