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Innocent Suffering: The Unavailability Of Post-Conviction Relief In Virginia Courts, Kaitlyn Potter Nov 2016

Innocent Suffering: The Unavailability Of Post-Conviction Relief In Virginia Courts, Kaitlyn Potter

University of Richmond Law Review

This comment examines actual innocence in Virginia: the progress it has made, the problems it still faces, and the possibilities for reform. Part I addresses past reform to the system, spurred by the shocking tales of Thomas Haynesworth and others. Part II identifies three of the most prevalent systemic challenges marring Virginia's justice system: (1) flawed scientific evidence; (2) the premature destruction of evidence; and (3) false confessions and guilty pleas. Part III suggests ways in which Virginia can, and should, address these challenges to ensure that the justice system is actually serving justice.


Issue 1: Table Of Contents Nov 2016

Issue 1: Table Of Contents

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Grow Up Virginia: Time To Change Our Filial Responsibility Law, Sylvia Macon Nov 2016

Grow Up Virginia: Time To Change Our Filial Responsibility Law, Sylvia Macon

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Online Issue: Table Of Contents May 2016

Online Issue: Table Of Contents

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Issue 4: Table Of Contents May 2016

Issue 4: Table Of Contents

University of Richmond Law Review

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Issue 3: Allen Chair Table Of Contents Mar 2016

Issue 3: Allen Chair Table Of Contents

University of Richmond Law Review

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Issue 2: Table Of Contents Jan 2016

Issue 2: Table Of Contents

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.