Why do wrongful convictions occur in capital cases?

Explain in detail Beau's and Radelet's research on miscarriages of justice in Pre-Gregg (1976) capital cases. The following factors will help you formulate your paper:

  • Due Process or super due process
  • shoddy investigations
  • prosecutor misconduct
  • judicial misconduct
  • guilty pleas by innocent defendants

Students are expected to critically analyze and evaluate the death penalty topic listed above. 

It is important to answer all of the questions, support your opinions and statements with at least two credible references. Cite the text in APA format and Include a Reference Page. Each question should be a section; an easy APA format to use to accurately answer each question.  Of the total works cited, half should be from academic journals or books published by an academic press. Students must support their statements and opinions as they cite the text with at least two credible references. A conclusion section (APA) will solidify your statements and opinions. Works cited and the references should be in APA format at the end of each mini-paper.