Gwen Was Convicted on Embezzlement Charges in State Court and Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Gwen was convicted on embezzlement charges in state court and is serving a sentence in a state prison. She is trying to decide how to get out of prison. Should Gwen file a Petition for Habeas Corpus?

• A) Yes, if the Petition for Habeas Corpus is granted the court will hold  hearing and Gwen will be able to present all her evidence to a new jury.
• B) Yes, if she wins the Petition for Habeas Corpus her conviction will be reversed.
• C) No, she does not qualify for habeas corpus because she is in prison.
• D) No, habeas corpus is used to challenge illegal confinement, not to reverse a conviction.

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