Prosecutorial Misconduct

Summary The sixth amendment to the US Constitution guarantees every American the right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury, and the right to a defense attorney. What the sixth amendment doesn't lay out are rules for law enforcement and prosecution. What happens when these officials face intense pressure to close cases and get convictions in a time of rampant violent crime? What systems are in place to make sure these guardians of justice aren't cutting corners, railroading suspects through a criminal justice system that's set up to heavily favor the "good guys?"

S1.E8 ∙ Prosecutorial Misconduct

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Joe Berlinger

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 5, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : RadicalMedia

Summary The sixth amendment to the US Constitution guarantees every American the right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury, and the right to a defense attorney. What the sixth amendment doesn't lay out are rules for law enforcement and prosecution. What happens when these officials face intense pressure to close cases and get convictions in a time of rampant violent crime? What systems are in place to make sure these guardians of justice aren't cutting corners, railroading suspects through a criminal justice system that's set up to heavily favor the "good guys?"

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 5, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : RadicalMedia

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