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The American justice system is theorized to be one of the most fair, humane and practical legal systems that has existed throughout history and differing cultures. Even so, there are a number of flaws that are recognized and problems that are inherent to the system. A jury trial by our peers is not always a guarantee that the truth will be revealed and a just answer will be given. In addition, the financial aspect of paying for representation brings with it the ability of the upper classes to buy the best lawyers in the land, while the poor and destitute are frequently represented by state appointed attorneys who are overworked and underpaid. All things considered, there are a few other factors that enter into the potential problems. One of the ongoing theoretical dilemmas of our justice system occurs before the accused actually enters the courtroom. This is the topic of confessions and the occurrence of false confessions. And while the topic might seem single structured and simple to address, there are a few components and perspectives that are attached to it.

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On the face of it, the majority of the population believes that if a person confesses to a crime they are guilty. That is also the intuitive response and in a similar line of thinking most of the population believes that they would never confess to a crime they did not commit. And here we have that dangerous word ‘never.’ Interestingly, the majority of the population also believes they would not respond to peer pressure or succumb to the majority mindset that was proven in the 1950′s psychological experiments. The only problem is, that with everyone believing they would stand out, no one is left to be the majority. Online networking sites and social media outlets are becoming popular places to discuss political and other socially relevant topics such as these. Videos for Elixir Interactive demonstrates the value of networking to businesses and professionals, while many sites are also excellent resources for topical discussions.So, back to the topic at hand, people do succumb to pressure and false confessions do exist. An interesting example has been recently highlighted with the release of the Memphis Three.

The crime took place in 1993 and the conviction was reached in 1994. The crime and the men convicted have remained in the public eye primarily through various online media sites. Elixir Interactive social media tips demonstrate the effectiveness of online networking options and the important role they can play in social awareness. The three men were convicted of the brutal murder of three children outside of West Memphis, Tennessee. There was, and remains, a lot of controversy surrounding the case and the subsequent conviction of the three teenagers who were convicted. The conviction rested largely on the confession of one of the teenagers, whose IQ has been estimated at around 70 and who endured about 12 hours of interrogation. He later recanted his confession, and the facts he gave at the time were in conflict with those of the crime. The three men received a lot of media support due to the attention and advocacy of various celebrities that believed the three were innocent, or at least falsely convicted.

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