Being accused of a felony or misdemeanor you did not commit is a nightmarish scenario for many people. Moreover, being charged or even convicted for such a crime is an even bigger nightmare. While the United States has safeguards in the legal system such as “beyond a reasonable doubt,” unfortunately, people are still found guilty, or sometimes plead guilty, for crimes they did not commit. How could this be?
There are many reasons why people are found guilty of crimes they did not commit. In this blog, we will delve deeper into some of those reasons. At the outset, if you have been charged with a crime, your best chance for circumventing a wrongful conviction is to hire a highly competent criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights and fight to exonerate you.
Why Would Someone Plead Guilty to a Crime They Did Not Commit?
It may sound like lunacy, the idea that someone would ever plead guilty to something they did not do, especially since criminal convictions can devastate one’s life and career. Yet, people plead guilty to crimes they did not commit all the time. A few reasons why innocent people plead guilty to crimes include the following:
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