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Unpacking Edwards v. Vannoy: How Does Ramos v. Louisiana Impact Past Convictions?

Unpacking Edwards v. Vannoy: How Does Ramos v. Louisiana Impact Past Convictions?

In 2020, the landmark Supreme Court case Ramos v. Louisiana sent shockwaves through the legal system, mandating unanimous jury verdicts for major criminal convictions in state courts. This decision brought into question countless past convictions decided by non-unanimous juries, raising the question: Could these convictions be overturned? This question was at the heart of the […]