WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS

As science and technology evolve, individuals throughout the country are being released from prison due to DNA testing after years of incarceration. Often, investigation of original trials that led to the wrongful incarceration reveal impropriety in physical evidence collection, laboratory procedures followed and/or reporting of test results.


Have you been released from prison as a result of Modern Forensic/DNA testing which established your innocence?

Do you believe evidence was improperly collected or handled, resulting in your original conviction and imprisonment?

Do you believe individuals reported the results of scientific testing falsely leading to your conviction and imprisonment?

Do you believe other police misconduct or inappropriate activities by individuals responsible for obtaining and reporting scientific results led to your conviction and imprisonment?

If your answer to any of the above is YES, then you may have a potential civil rights suit. Please contact us.

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