Clinton Bankston Jr. turned 17 on May 12, 1988. That was also the day he received five consecutive life sentences. Regardless of your perspective on this case, that’s a terrible birthday present.In April 1987, police found the bodies of UGA … [Read more...]
Solid, Discredited, and Questionable Scientific (Forensic) Evidence in Criminal Cases
The landmark 1993 Supreme Court decision Daubert vs. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals was technically a civil case that pertained to expert witnesses. However, this case also has broad implications for criminal cases. This ruling makes a judge the … [Read more...]