They May Be Right, But Something Needs To Be Done About It
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that you do not hace constitutional right to DNA testing after conviction. I hate to say it, but they are right. However, since there 3 states that refuse to allow this, I think this is an instance of where we need either a federal law or (better yet) a constitutional amendment. I think that anyone convicted of a crime should have the right to testing that can prove their guilt or innocence. However, there should also be a consequence when the testing proves your guilt. They should have their sentences extended by at least 25% (a 10 year sentence becomes 12.5 years). If they are facing a death sentence, all appeals are ended and they are executed within the next 30 days. My biggest problem with the death penalty is the certainty of guilt. There needs to be hard physical evidence tieing the accused to the crime (not eye-witness testimony).