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Equitable Tolling: Seeking Justice Through a 2255 Habeas Petition Based on Actual Innocence

June 5, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

In the realm of federal criminal defense, few legal avenues are as crucial and impactful as the 2255 habeas petition. This powerful tool allows individuals convicted in federal courts to challenge the constitutionality of their convictions and sentences. One of the fundamental
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Filing for a Certificate of Appealability in Federal Court

May 3, 2023March 25, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

If you have been filed a habeas corpus petition in federal court and intend to appeal the dismissal, you will need to file a certificate of appealability (COA). This document is necessary in order to ensure that your case will be heard
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The Basics of Filing a 2254 Habeas Corpus in Federal Court

April 14, 2023March 25, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Have you been convicted of a state crime and are considering appealing your case in federal court? If so, you may have heard about habeas corpus petitions. Specifically, the most commonly used form is a 2254 habeas corpus petition, which allows defendants
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Filing a federal writ of habeas corpus

May 6, 2022March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

You may believe that you are being held unlawfully by a U.S. government agency and should therefore be released. In such a matter, you may be able to file a federal writ of habeas corpus. Many courts deny these writs with no
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What is the Constitutional Right to Counsel?

December 20, 2018March 31, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

The 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to an attorney to anyone facing federal criminal charges. The 14th Amendment and some state constitutions also afford this right to anyone facing state felony charges. Those who are indigent and cannot
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What is the Difference Between a 2255 and a 2241 Habeas Petition?

December 3, 2018June 6, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Habeas petitions are a post-conviction remedy that you can file in federal court to claim that your imprisonment violates federal law, which includes federal statutes, and the U.S. Constitution. Whether you are a state or federal prisoner, a federal habeas petition claims
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Equitable Tolling: Seeking Justice Through a 2255 Habeas Petition Based on Actual Innocence

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Section 4C1.1 of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines creates Adjustment for Zero-Point Offenders

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