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Let's start with a simple question: What is an appeal?

In its current form in federal courts, habeas corpus may be thought of in two ways depending on whether the petitioner is imprisoned in state court or federal court. Let us discuss each.

After a person is convicted or entered a plea, an appeal is normally a matter of right. This same right does not exist at all stages of the proceedings.

Before filing a habeas corpus petition in federal court, state prisoners must first “exhaust” the available state remedies.

How we assist elder or infirm inmates with long-term sentences.

Habeas corpus translates to “you shall have the body.” Described as the “Great Writ,” habeas corpus allowed a court to determine the cause for why a person was imprisoned and determine whether the individual should be released or subjected to further proceedings by the state.

After a defendant is sentenced, certain circumstances may lead to a reduction in sentence under Rule 35 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.