Many people get falsely accused and then falsely convicted. And once a defendant gets convicted, it is very hard to get the conviction overturned. Trial judges are loath to grant new trials, and appeals judges are hesitant to overturn a verdict delivered by a jury. By the time these defendants file habeas corpus petitions, the odds are stacked against them at ever receiving justice. By recentering HABLIT's focus on the possible merits of each case in spite of any procedural bars, LADA is trying to right any past wrongs that fell through the cracks.