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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Erroneous Conviction Claims

by Matt Clarke

On November 23, 2010, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a pair of opinions that clarify the requirements for suing the state for compensation following an erroneous conviction. Specifically, the Court clarified the requirement that the conviction must be reversed “on grounds which tend to establish innocence,” ...

 

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