Karl Peters (jurist)
Karl Peters | |
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| Born | 23 January 1904 |
| Died | 2 July 1998 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | jurist |
| Known for | works on miscarriage of justice |
Karl Albert Joseph Peters (23 January 1904 – 2 July 1998) was a German expert in criminal law, criminal pedagogy and miscarriages of justice. He studied legal science in Königsberg, Leipzig and Münster.
Peters was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit and the Order of St. Sylvester.