My co-counsel and I discovered prosecutorial misconduct in our client's original trial, but pursuing it aggressively might jeopardize plea negotiations for our other clients with the same DA's office, and we disagree about whether to prioritize this one case or protect our ongoing relationships.
More people experience this than they realize.
The interdependence of cases within a flawed system forces impossible choices between immediate advocacy and long-term effectiveness.
“Where Are You with Wrongful conviction and structural failure?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.