Evaluating the Justice System

Watch An Unreal Dream with a view towards evaluating the justice system and the potential for error. Describe the events described in the film and your thoughts/opinions on it. Discuss your opinion of law enforcement, the prosecutor(s), defense attorneys, and the judge based upon the events in the film.

What are the main reasons for the wrongful conviction of Mr. Morton? What reforms do you suggest? Does Michael Morton deserve compensation for his ordeal? How should compensation be computed, and who should be responsible for paying it? Support your discussion with at least two research sources. A suggested length for this is 12-18 paragraphs.