Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic rise in civil lawsuits for alleged wrongful convictions. This increase has been fueled by the scientific and technological advancements made, especially in DNA testing, and the various organizations dedicated to exonerating those that may have been wrongfully convicted.
Consequently, this has led to many more civil cases being brought against the police officers and the municipalities that they serve regarding the arrest and criminal prosecution of wrongfully convicted individuals.
