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Samantha Luna is an Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the College of Human Sciences and Humanities, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Her research focuses on miscarriages of justice, coercion in legal decision-making, and perceptions of vulnerable populations within the criminal legal system.
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, & Society from George Mason University
Her work examines false admissions of guilt, plea bargaining dynamics, and systemic challenges in sex trafficking investigations. She has published extensively in high-impact journals like Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and Journal of Human Trafficking.
The 15 most recent publications span subfields including wrongful convictions, coercion, legal discovery, sex trafficking, judicial colloquies, and compensation for exonerees. Her research often integrates legal psychology, victim advocacy, and policy analysis.
- National Science Foundation Funded Law and Science Dissertation Grant at Arizona State University for 'Defining Coercion During Plea Negotiations' ($19,762)
