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Historical American Judicial Errors
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This dataset meticulously details wrongful judgments and penalties issued by US courts, spanning from 1805 to 2017. It catalogues individuals who were illegally convicted, noting whether they were subsequently acquitted or not. The dataset highlights cases involving severe sentences, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, providing crucial insights into historical miscarriages of justice within the American legal system.
Columns
- indices of the dataset: An index for the dataset records.
- Date of the Crime: The specific date when the reported crime occurred.
- Defendants: Identifies the individual or individuals who were subjected to punishment.
- Type of the Crime: Specifies the category of crime, such as murder or rape.
- Location of the Crime: Indicates the particular U.S. state where the crime took place.
- Punishment for a crime: Describes the sentence received for the crime, including types like life in prison or death penalty.
- Legally Exonerated: A boolean field indicating whether the individual was acquitted after their wrongful conviction.
- Legally Exonerated Encoded: An encoded numerical representation of the 'Legally Exonerated' status.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named 'Wrongful Convictions in the United States.csv'. It has a file size of approximately 11.82 kB and contains 8 columns across 178 records. The data is structured in a tabular format.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Academic Research: Studying patterns and trends in wrongful convictions over time.
- Legal Analysis: Examining the causes and implications of judicial errors.
- Social Justice Initiatives: Supporting advocacy for legal reforms and human rights.
- Data Science Projects: Developing models to identify factors contributing to wrongful convictions.
- Historical Studies: Gaining insights into the evolution of the US justice system.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on wrongful convictions within United States courts. It covers a substantial time range from 1805 to 2017. The geographic scope includes various U.S. states where the crimes occurred. While specific demographics of the convicted individuals are not detailed, the dataset provides information on individual defendants and their legal outcomes.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0.
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Legal professionals and researchers interested in criminal justice reform and legal history.
- Academics in fields such as sociology, history, and political science for studies on human rights and societal injustices.
- Data analysts and scientists looking to explore historical legal data.
- Journalists and advocacy groups seeking data to support reporting and campaigns on wrongful convictions.
- Students for educational projects on the US legal system.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Wrongful Convictions (1805-2017)
- Historical American Judicial Errors
- Unjust Convictions in US Courts
- United States Exonerations Data
- US Legal Miscarriages of Justice
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Original Data Source:Historical American Judicial Errors
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