Understanding Habeas Corpus

Finally, there is any easy to understand guide to the complicated area of habeas corpus. Understanding Habeas Corpus provides an overview of habeas corpus law that both non-lawyers and lawyers will find useful.

The few books on habeas corpus in print are highly technical, and are directed at lawyers specializing in habeas litigation. They are often to difficult to understand by non-lawyers, and lawyers who do not consistently handle habeas corpus matters. Understanding Habeas Corpus distills the complicated area of habeas corpus into a form which is easy to understand and follow. While not containing the exhaustive treatment of the academic treatises, Understanding Habeas Corpus provides the law which you need to know to properly develop and present your claims in Court.

Understanding Habeas Corpus contains sections dealing with the following areas.

• An overview of habeas corpus law, including a discussion of the various theoretical models on which it is based;


• Identifying and developing claims; Procedural hurdles to overcome in presenting claims, including the new AEDPA statute of limitations;


• A separate section dealing with the doctrine of retroactivity and its exceptions; Investigation and developing evidence for your claims;


• The standard of review in habeas corpus, including a discussion of the significant new Supreme Court decision in Williams v. Taylor;


• When and how to obtain evidentiary hearings;


• The rules governing the appeal of decisions in habeas corpus cases;


• How to find and hire a lawyer

Understanding Habeas Corpus is geared toward the presentation of claims in federal courts by both state and federal prisoners. The concept of exhaustion is dealt with for the benefit of state prisoners. Additionally, there is a discussion of both pre-AEDPA law, and the AEDPA, and how they differ.

Understanding Habeas Corpus is written by Walter M. Reaves, Jr., a Texas attorney who is also licensed to appear in various federal courts. Mr. Reaves has extensive appearance in habeas corpus and post-conviction litigation, as well as death penalty litigation. He also regularly submits articles on post-conviction litigation to various groups and organizations, and also publishes a quarterly newsletter addressing significant developments in criminal law. In addition to maintaining a private practice, Mr. Reaves is also an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School, where he teaches post-conviction procedure.

If you are attempting to handle your own case, Understanding Habeas Corpus is a valuable reference, which may prevent you from making a costly mistake. Understanding Habeas Corpus is a valuable resource for anyone connected with, or interested in, habeas corpus litigation. It a basic overview of habeas corpus law, which can be useful to anyone.

Don't wait any longer. Order your copy today. The cost is only $75.00, plus tax and shipping, which is only fraction of the cost of most legal publications. If you are not satisfied, return you copy within 30 days for a full refund.

		
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