Whist in prison for the overturned conviction? I know this may seem a stupid question but i am sure i read of a case a few years ago in America.
2007-11-04 07:50:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My point was, if the person has their original, lets say, Murder conviction, quashed. Doesn't that leave a slight problem? As, if they have committed a murder in prison, what happens now, as they should not have been there?
2007-11-04 14:24:13 · update #1
I don't know the answer to that but, O.J. Simpson was guilty of committing a double homicide and was let off Scott free because he is black. (actually he only looks black, he thinks/acts white). The jury saw everything except a video tape proving Simpson committed the murders and still let him walk for fear of a riot.
Anyway, I can't answer your question. Sorry
2007-11-04 07:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by John in AZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first principles (jurisprudence), of American law, prohibits resolving murder without the conviction of guilt. This question, of overturning a conviction, is answered when reflecting on the stories (or classic tales) found in media broadcast services. Convicts have been proven innocent of the charge and subsequent conviction; to have a conviction overturned. I don't remember the names--one guy's release was reported recently (CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, or one of those); month and a half.
2007-11-04 15:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in the UK, it seems that murder doesn't exist anymore. You can commit a murder, and you can even be charged with murder, but it doesn't matter how guilty you are, you will only be convicted of manslaughter.
I'm not sure if I've answered your question, but that's how things are in the UK.
2007-11-04 16:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Michael Stone, convicted loyalist murderer, let out on licence, 'Mad Dog' Adair the same - and these are just a few examples.
2007-11-04 18:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by gortamor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋