A State Prisoner Who Seeks Review of His or Her

question 24

Multiple Choice

A state prisoner who seeks review of his or her case under a writ of habeas corpus in federal court can obtain review only if the claim:

• A)states that the prisoner is innocent of the crime of which he or she was convicted.
• B)is based on an alleged violation of a federal constitutional or statutory right.
• C)is a search and seizure claim.
• D)is a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held despite strong evidence against them, often due to a psychological disorder.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from mental disorders.

Major Depression

A serious medical condition characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest in life, and other physical and emotional symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.

Deinstitutionalisation

The practice of substituting extensive psychiatric hospital stays with more integrated community-based mental health care for individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.