Seeking Justice For The Innocent

Prosecutors In Colorado Agree State Should Compensate Exonerated

Most people do not realize that people who have been wrongly convicted and exonerated do not receive any benefits or help from the state. People who have done their time and released from prison are given some sort of services to help them get back on their feet. However, those people released through the appellate process, by either finding their trial to be unfair or through a finding of innocence, are left to reestablish their life with no help at all. Also, compensation for a wrongful conviction is determined by the State and is different for each state.

Prosecutors in Colorado have finally agreed that compensation should be given to those exonerated. To read the article click here.