Niepoprawnik: What Went Wrong in the Case of Wojciech Pyłka?

In the case of the wrongfully convicted Wojciech Pyłka, everyone failed: the prosecutors, the judges, and the defense attorneys. Did the case of Wojciech Pyłka teach us anything?

Join us for the next episode of Niepoprawnik on YouTube channel Kanał Zero, filled with case studies, hosted by Bogusław Leśnodorski and Marcin Matczak.

The Role of Social Pressure in the Justice System

The legal maxim in dubio pro reo states that doubts should be resolved in favor of the accused. The hosts point out that, unfortunately, as a society, we often forget this. On one hand, we exert pressure on the police, prosecutors, and judges, demanding that the criminal be caught as quickly as possible. On the other hand, there is shock when it turns out that the person who was convicted years ago is actually innocent.

The Appeal Mechanism Didn’t Work

Many people who are not familiar with the law believe that an appeal court means a retrial. Bogusław Leśnodorski points out that this is not the case. Much depends on the actions of the defense attorney.

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