The authors of a study on wrongful convictions conservatively estimated that approximately ____ of all felony convictions are in error.

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Studies on wrongful convictions, such as the one conducted by the National Registry of Exonerations, suggest that the percentage of all felony convictions that are in error is relatively low, with estimates often below 1%. The choice of 0.5 percent aligns with conservative estimates in this field.

The Authors of a Study on Wrongful Convictions Conservatively Estimated