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Another Bite at the Apple: A Guide to Section 2255 Motions for Federal Prisoners - Janice L. Bergmann

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Another Bite at the Apple: A Guide to Section 2255 Motions for Federal Prisoners Janice L. Bergmann ISBN 9781604422689

Today, the writ of habeas corpus serves primarily as a federal remedy for state prisoners seeking to challenge their convictions or sentences. For federal prisoners, habeas corpus was the main post-conviction remedy until 1948, when Congress enacted Section 2255, intending it to replace habeas corpus as the mechanism for challenging the legality of federal incarceration.

Another Bite at the Apple: A Guide to Section 2255 Motions for Federal Prisoners is the first book dedicated to the unique procedures and issues that arise when a federal prisoner seeks to vacate, set aside, or correct a conviction or sentence under Section 2255. This guide is particularly timely given the complexities introduced by the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) and the ongoing challenges federal courts face in interpreting its provisions.

The book explores a wide range of legal and practical questions encountered in Section 2255 proceedings, including those stemming from the AEDPA, providing lawyers with a comprehensive resource that spans from introductory guidance to in-depth analysis. It is an indispensable handbook for litigating noncapital Section 2255 motions effectively.

Another Bite at the Apple: A Guide to Section 2255 Motions for Federal Prisoners Janice L. Bergmann ISBN 9781604422689, 978-1604422689 & 978-16044-22689

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Janice L. Bergmann