JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings from University of New Haven in Psychology and Psychiatry Provides New Insights (The Psychological Allure of Alford: Does Wanting To Appear Innocent Put Innocents At Risk?).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 253 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted by the University of New Haven explores the psychological implications of the Alford plea in the legal system. The Alford plea allows defendants to maintain innocence while pleading guilty, potentially leading innocent individuals to accept guilty pleas. The research suggests that the Alford plea may increase the risk of false guilty pleas, highlighting important implications for criminal defendants and their legal advisors. The study found that innocent participants were more likely to accept a plea if it allowed them to maintain innocence, indicating a potential allure of appearing innocent in legal proceedings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/05, p253
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:184718752
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