A Louisiana Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Sentence (Motion Under 28 U.S.C. 2255) is a request to the court to set aside a criminal conviction or sentence. This motion is typically available to those who were convicted in federal court and are currently serving a sentence. The types of Louisiana Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Sentence (Motion Under 28 U.S.C. 2255) are: 1. Actual Innocence: This motion is available when the defendant is actually innocent of the crime for which they were convicted. The defendant must present new evidence that demonstrates their innocence in order to be successful. 2. Unconstitutional Conviction: This motion is available when the conviction or sentence was found to be unconstitutional. This can include a violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights, such as their right to counsel or their right to a fair trial. 3. Improper Sentencing: This motion is available when the sentence imposed was found to be in excess of the statutory maximum or when the sentencing guidelines have been misapplied. 4. Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: This motion is available when the defendant can demonstrate that their attorney provided ineffective assistance during the course of their criminal trial. 5. Other: This motion is available for any other valid argument that the defendant can make to demonstrate that their conviction or sentence should be set aside.