Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Missouri

Q: What are some ways to list grounds on a habeas corpus writ to make it stand out?

I have heard that for a habeas corpus writ 2254 you have to list grounds in a way that it stands out to the judge for them to even pay attention to it what does this mean and how do I do this?

1 Lawyer Answer

A: There's no simple answer other than that most habeas petitions get denied and you'll increase your chances of success by hiring an experienced attorney with habeas experience to represent you.

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