i just read an article about a man that was exonerated after spending some 20 years in jail for a crime DNA evidence proved he didn't commit. what does he get (or is entitled to) from the government for those years he served? there must be something?
2007-04-23 07:03:26 · 15 answers · asked by R.F. M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No.He is not entitled to any relief under law
2007-04-23 07:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by V.T.Venkataram 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was an article on msNBC not to long ago about a man that was sent free due to DNA evidence... He served 11 yrs. The state he was in settled with him for 11 million dollars.
2007-04-23 07:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by and,or,nand,nor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 18:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Entitled? Nope. But a good lawyer can "convince" the government to make restitution based on pain and suffering, reasonable expectation of income - but you need a lawyer. Might be able to avoid court - government will sometimes settle - but seldom will they voluntarily contribute.
2007-04-23 07:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's entitled to a heartfelt apology and a free ride home.
If he can prove that his imprisonment was because of some screw-up or malfeasance on the part of the state, he can sue. But that's up to him, the state owes him nothing.
2007-04-23 07:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chredon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing
sux, but it's true.
he can sue the DA but as long as the DA can show that he/she was acting in good faith, there is no lawsuit, uh, award.
Most juristictions will voluntarily give the exonerated person something, often just in the expectation of avoiding a lawsuit. Often it is just under $200K. Attorney's fees...
2007-04-23 07:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, he should be entitled so some serious publicity so that everyone knows he didn't do it. I would hope that his record be restored. I would also think that they should reimburse him any moneys he would have made over the course of those 20 years.
2007-04-23 07:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by 81 Honda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you refering to David Milgaard? He was actually given compensation of $10 million, by the Canadian Government.
2007-04-23 07:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I think he would be entitled to the wages he would've earned over the last 20 yrs for his normal occupation. But what they really owe him they can never ever repay.
2007-04-24 05:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by Chargers Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe the government writes them a check like a big payroll check for all the money they lost while being incarcerated. like all the money they wouldve made if they were out in the real world
2007-04-23 07:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mamacita911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋