Federal Habeas Corpus Relief : Background, Legislation, and Issues.

Examines issues surrounding Federal habeas corpus, the statutory procedure under which Federal courts may review State and Federal convictions and sentences to determine whether they are contrary to the laws or the Constitution. Reviews previous Federal habeas corpus reform, and provides an analysis...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2007.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Appellate procedure. Habeas corpus. Right to counsel. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book