Browsing by Subject "Trials"

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    • Burden of Proof: A Review of Math on Trial 
      Edelman, Paul H.; Edelman, Paul H. (American Mathematical Society, 2013)
      In "Math on Trial," Leila Schneps and Coralie Colmez write about the abuse of mathematical arguments in criminal trials and how these flawed arguments "have sent innocent people to prison" (p. ix). Indeed, people "saw their ...
    • Slipping Away from Justice: the Effect of Attorney Skill on Trial Outcomes 
      Shinall, Jennifer B. (Vanderbilt Law Review, 2010)
      Just how important is a good attorney? Can a skillful attorney actually change the verdict? More importantly, in criminal trials, can a good defense attorney let guilty people go free, or can a good prosecutor send innocent ...