Sentence examples for erroneous prosecutions from inspiring English sources
We have seen this in the criminal-justice system, where the Fifth Amendment's guarantee against coercive interrogation, if observed, helps guard against erroneous prosecutions.
The government's approach to addressing hate crimes through the prism of extremism has led to erroneous prosecutions of nonviolent dissidents, including journalists, activists, independent media, and religious organizations.
An appeals court overturned that conviction because of erroneous testimony by a prosecution witness.
An appeals court overturned the convictions because of erroneous testimony from a prosecution witness.
Investigators found that while Hall did not "intentionally mislead" the pathologist, his erroneous briefing jeopardised the investigation, inquest and possible prosecution.
Very simply, apparently, if you are a Venezuelan opposing the regime of Nicolas Maduro, you are vulnerable to arrest and prosecution -- even if the charges are erroneous.
In other words, according to Anderson's view of acceptable prosecutorial practice, if a prosecutor learns that evidence exists that contradicts the prosecution's theory of guilt, that evidence, by definition, is mistaken, erroneous, or false.
Because the prosecution sought the death penalty, Crittenden asserted that if the jury rendered an erroneous conviction, they would have no peace of mind knowing they had sentenced an innocent man to hang.
"The prosecution wants it both ways: trust the confession, but don't pay attention to erroneous details," Mr. Kuby said.
