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Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus By Person In State Custody - Lack...

Council Assistance For Elderly In Miami-Dade

Category:

Criminal - Habeas Corpus

State:

Multi-State

County:

Miami-Dade

Control #:

US-000277

Format:

Instant download

Description

The document is a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in state custody, detailing the case of a petitioner who claims his incarceration is unjust due to mental illness. It discusses that the petitioner was convicted of selling a controlled substance, citing inadequate legal representation and lack of mental health evaluation during the plea process. The petition outlines critical points, such as the petitioner's mental health history, which includes paranoid schizophrenia and the impact on his ability to make informed legal decisions. The petitioner requests an evidentiary hearing to address concerns about his guilty plea and seeks alternative treatment options in a mental health facility rather than continuing incarceration. The form is pivotal for legal professionals as it aids in understanding the procedural framework necessary for challenging convictions based on claims of ineffective counsel and mental health issues. Attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants can utilize this form to advocate for clients needing to address their unlawful incarceration or seek better conditions for the mentally ill in the correctional system.

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