More than one-third of those convictions were reversed or remanded to the trial court for reconsideration. Cases can be reversed or remanded for more than one reason. Seven murder convictions were reversed, remanded or affirmed in part.
Trial court includes procedural mistakes, such as allowing improper testimony.
Due process refers to violations of the Sixth Amendment, such as the right to a speedy trial. Police conduct includes illegal arrests. Testimony includes witnesses impeached on the stand. Sentencing includes imposing consecutive, instead of concurrent, sentences. Juries includes dismissing jurors because of race.