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Federal Habeas Manual A Guide To Federal Habeas Corpus Litigation
2010
Brian R. Means |
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The Federal Habeas Manual is must-have for individuals practicing in the area of federal habeas corpus. The manual was written with the practical realities of federal habeas corpus litigation in mind, organized in an outline fashion that allows users to quickly find answers to their habeas questions. The Federal Habeas Manual allows practitioners to readily find ¨ controlling legal standards and case law, ¨ examples of how the legal standards and principles have been applied by the courts, and ¨ related legal doctrines and issues.
The manual is nearly 1,200 pages and provides a comprehensive analysis of each of the discrete areas of federal habeas corpus law involving both state and federal prisoners. Updated annually, the manual keeps practitioners up-to-date on the most recent federal habeas decisions throughout the country. The manual is used by prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges and their staff.
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2010 Edition Available May 2010 |
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Jurisdiction and Related Matters |
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The Interplay Between Habeas and Civil Rights Actions |
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AEDPA Review Standards |
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Evidentiary Hearings |
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Expansion of the Record |
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Discovery |
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The Teague Rule |
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District Court Pleadings and Practice |
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Affirmative Defenses |
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The Rule of Law |
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Second or Successive Petitions and Motions |
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Post-Judgment Proceedings |
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The manual is divided into thirteen chapters, each addressing a specific area of federal habeas corpus law: |
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You can preview the first three pages of each chapter by clicking on the Preview Chapter links on the left side of this page. |
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Relief and Remedies |
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