Wrongful Conviction Resources for Maryland

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

This page highlights Maryland 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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Maryland Innocence Project
www.marylandinnocenceproject.org

Advocates for the exoneration of wrongfully convicted individuals in Maryland and supports legislative reform efforts.

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Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project
www.midatlanticinnocence.org

Working in Maryland and nearby states, this project provides legal assistance to the wrongfully convicted and educates the public on justice issues.

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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association (MCDAA)
www.mdacdl.org

Supports attorneys dedicated to criminal defense, promoting fair trials, and defending the wrongly accused in Maryland.

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ACLU of Maryland
www.aclu-md.org

The ACLU of Maryland is involved in criminal justice reform, fighting against wrongful convictions, and advocating for civil rights.

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Public Justice Center
www.publicjustice.org

This organization offers legal advocacy in Maryland to address wrongful convictions and seeks justice reforms to prevent future cases.

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Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc.
www.marylanddefensecounsel.org

A network of Maryland defense attorneys working on various criminal cases, including wrongful convictions, providing resources and support.

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University of Maryland Innocence Project Clinic
www.umes.edu/law

The UM Innocence Project Clinic works on cases involving wrongful convictions, providing legal representation and advocating for justice reform.

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Maryland Prisoners’ Rights Coalition
www.prisonersolidarity.org

A coalition advocating for the rights of Maryland prisoners, including those wrongfully convicted, and supporting their reintegration.

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Justice Maryland
www.justicemaryland.org

Justice Maryland is committed to fair justice practices and advocating for wrongfully convicted individuals statewide.

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Freedom Project Maryland
www.freedomprojectmd.org

This project offers support to Maryland’s wrongfully convicted, with programs for legal advocacy, public education, and community engagement.

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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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