Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy View Post
As far as compensation goes, I am torn on it. Yes, they deserve something for spending all those years locked up, but unless the DA or LEO's did something unethical or illegal to gain the convictions I just dont know that I agree with it. I do believe that all contested cases nationwide that still have DNA evidence available should be tested to either confirm or call into question a conviction.
I agree. While it completely sucks ass that they lost years of their lives, it only hurts the system more to be giving large sums of money to every guy that gets his conviction overturned. Maybe they could get exemption from taxes for X years or some other compensation that doesn't put a heavy burden on taxpayers and state budgets.