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Among the reason for overturning death penalty verdicts on appeal are______________?

Correct answer: D. all of the above

  • A. improved DNA technology
  • B. findings of incompetent counsel
  • C. indications that prosecutors or police withheld information
  • D. all of the above

Explanation

Appeal courts may overturn death sentences when new DNA evidence emerges, counsel is found incompetent, or prosecutors and police withheld exculpatory information. Since all three are recognized causes, the inclusive option is correct.

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