Habeas Corpus

Habeas corpus is a legal proceeding through which you can challenge a final conviction or an imprisonment. Habeas corpus is one of the few post-conviction remedies accorded people who have been accused of a crime. This is an area of law that not all criminal defense attorneys handle. The Sheena Law Firm's representation extends throughout all levels of the criminal justice system.

Habeas corpus can also used in other situations, such as to challenge the amount of bond. Sometimes it is also used in contempt cases to challenge a contempt order. However, the most common use is to attack final convictions.

Generally, habeas corpus is limited to complaints involving the violation of constitutional rights, or the jurisdiction of a court to hear a case. The writ of habeas corpus is perhaps one of the most important protections for those who have been unlawfully detained.

Typical claims presented in habeas petitions include:

• Conviction based on perjured testimony

• Denial of right to counsel

• Failure to knowingly enter a guilty plea

• Imposition of an illegal sentence

• Improper identification

• Ineffective assistance of counsel

• Jury misconduct or bias

• Legal sufficiency of the evidence

• Suppression or failure to disclose evidence

• Use of an involuntary or coerced confession

• Violation of double jeopardy

For noncitizen immigrants, habeas corpus is a dynamic provision of the Constitution that can provide relief from deportation and removal proceedings.

The Sheena Law Firm provides experienced and effective representation to individuals who have been arrested, unlawfully detained, or deported without due process.

At The Sheena Law Firm, we fight tirelessly to reach favorable outcomes for our clients. We strive for this in criminal proceedings of all types and at all levels of the criminal justice system.

There are options available to correct the injustice of people unlawfully imprisoned. Contact The Sheena Law Firm to learn how we can help.