Archives : 2011 : August

1. Washington State Supreme Court Issues Split Decision on Prosecutorial Misconduct

   Aug 30, 2011 —

   In some criminal trials, the argument basically becomes a “he said, she said” dispute. In the absence of hard evidence, the trial outcome largely (or completely) hinges on which side the jury believes. These cases often come down to whether the jurors trust the witness or victim more than they do the defendant, or vice-versa… … [More]

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2. Eyewitness Testimony Faces Review By U.S. Supreme Court After 34 Years

   Aug 24, 2011 —

   During the early days of the U.S., eyewitness testimony was the primary tool used by police to catch criminals and prosecutors to convict them. It wasn’t until recently that researchers started to question the reliability of witness identifications. Today, even though law enforcement has the benefit of scientific techniques to determine the identity of criminals, … [More]

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