The idea of the justice system turning on the very people it is intended to protect is terrifying, yet all too often this is a reality. After hearing about one case of wrongful conviction in her undergraduate studies, her passion was ignited, and she was set on a path to examine this issue more c...
The idea of the justice system turning on the very people it is intended to protect is terrifying, yet all too often this is a reality. After hearing about one case of wrongful conviction in her undergraduate studies, her passion was ignited, and she was set on a path to examine this issue more closely. Today, she is a PhD candidate and instructor in the department of Law and Legal Studies where her current research examines the role of defence counsel and how they can deploy routine communication methods to share important case information in an effort to guard against a wrongful conviction. This research is important as it not only posits the possibility for new remedies but because it also examines ways in which the Criminal Defence Bar can work to remedy the power imbalance present in the criminal justice system