Habeas for the twenty-first century
Subtitle: uses, abuses, and the future of the great writ
By: Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann
Contributors: Hoffmann, Joseph L., 1957-
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Chicago; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9780226436975
Description: Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to the writ of habeas corpus; title: Habeas and detention without conviction; title: The history of habeas review of state criminal cases; title: The costly charade: habeas and state prisoners today; title: The future of habeas: review of state criminal cases; title: Collateral review for prisoners convicted of federal crimes; title: Habeas and the death penalty; title: The future of capital habeas; title: Sentence-administration claims: square peg in a round hole; title: Habeas for the twenty-first century.