This dimension groups landmark criminal cases by the era in which they were decided. Wikipedia notes that a leading case is "one that settles the law upon some important point," a point that is always settled at one particular time in legal history. Browsing by case era lets a visitor compare landmark cases decided in the same period.
Facts
Case Era
Sources
1. Innocence Project (Wikipedia)
Innocence Project, opening paragraphQuote, Innocence Project, opening paragraph
The Innocence Project was founded in 1992 by attorneys Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.