Habeas Corpus Petitions

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Lessons from Actual Investigations and Presentations of Habeas Petitions (from the 2012 SDAP seminar) PDF Word WPD
The Investigation and Presentation of Habeas Corpus (from the 2011 SDAP seminar) PDF Word WPD
Even When the Record Doesn't Hold a Clue (from the 2006 SDAP seminar) PDF Word WPD
There's Always Something (from the 2006 SDAP seminar) PDF Word WPD
The Lessons to be Learned from the Paul Magnan Case (from the 2006 SDAP seminar) PDF Word WPD
Investigation and Presentation of Habeas Claims in the State Appellate Court PDF Word WPD
Elements of a Habeas Petition (updated 2012) PDF Word WPD
The Great Writ: A Primer on the Means by Which Federal Habeas Corpus Relief may be Obtained PDF Word WPD
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