Prior Conviction Impeachment: The Need For Reform
"This practice of impeachment by prior conviction is an antiquated anachronism that is both indefensible under its stated rationale and a prime perpetuator of racial bias in both the criminal and civil legal systems."
In partnership with the Washington State Office of the Public Defender, Professor Anna Roberts and Professor Julia Simon-Kerr offer a deep dive into Washington State's prior conviction rules and offer some avenues for reform.