Wrongful Conviction Resources for Maine

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in Maine. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights Maine resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

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Maine Innocence Project
www.maineinnocence.org

The Maine Innocence Project advocates for the exoneration of wrongfully convicted individuals in Maine and supports criminal justice reform.

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New England Innocence Project
www.newenglandinnocence.org

Serving all of New England, this project provides legal representation to wrongfully convicted individuals, including cases in Maine.

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Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
www.mainedefense.org

Dedicated to criminal defense, this association works to protect the rights of the accused and prevent wrongful convictions in Maine.

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ACLU of Maine
www.acluofmaine.org

The ACLU of Maine supports the fight against wrongful convictions by advocating for criminal justice reform and civil rights protections.

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Maine Equal Justice
www.mainelegalaid.org

Maine Equal Justice offers resources for low-income individuals, including those who have been wrongfully convicted and need legal assistance.

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Maine Justice Project
www.mejp.org

The Maine Justice Project addresses social and legal injustices, including wrongful convictions, to promote fair treatment under the law.

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University of Maine School of Law - Innocence Program
www.umaine.edu/law

UMaine Law’s Innocence Program assists in the legal review and investigation of potential wrongful convictions throughout Maine.

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Prisoner Justice Day - Maine Chapter
www.pjdtoday.org

Promotes awareness and advocacy for the rights of the incarcerated, including the wrongfully convicted, in Maine.

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Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition
www.maineprisonersadvocacy.org

Dedicated to advocating for prisoner rights in Maine, including those who may have been wrongfully convicted.

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Maine Freedom Project
www.mainefreedomproject.org

The Maine Freedom Project offers advocacy and legal support to those wrongfully convicted, seeking justice reform and community support.

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Causes and Effects of Wrongful Convictions

Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

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