» Criminal Appeals & Habeas Corpus
Petitioning for a Writ of Habeas Corpus in Federal Court
August 18th, 2023
Contributor: Michael Confusione
If you believe you are being detained in violation of your U.S. Constitutional rights, you may be entitled to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. Translated from the Latin phrase “to produce the body,” a habeas corpus pe…
Read More
Categories: Criminal Appeals & Habeas Corpus
What are the Possible Outcomes of an Appeal?
June 5th, 2023
There are several possible outcomes of an appeal — the lower court’s holding may be “affirmed,” “reversed,” “affirmed in part and reversed in part,” “dismissed,” or “modified.” Each of these are very different results. What Do…
Read More
Categories: Criminal Appeals & Habeas Corpus