Habeas Corpus Attorney
What is a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the State of Maryland is a legal proceeding that allows an individual who is being held in custody to challenge the legality of their detention. The writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires a person who is holding another person in custody (such as a warden) to bring them before a court and show cause for their detention.
In Maryland, a person who is being held in custody can file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the legality of their detention. This may be done when a person believes that they are being held in custody unlawfully, without a proper legal basis, or beyond the time period allowed by law. For example, a person may file a habeas corpus petition if they believe they were arrested without probable cause or if their detention exceeds the time allowed by law.
When a person files a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Maryland, a hearing will be scheduled in front of a judge. At the hearing, the judge will review the petition and any supporting evidence, and will consider arguments from both the petitioner and the government. The judge will then make a decision as to whether the petitioner is being lawfully held in custody, and may order the petitioner’s release if it is found that their detention is unlawful.
Overall, the purpose of a petition for writ of habeas corpus in Maryland is to protect individual rights and ensure that no person is being held in custody without a proper legal basis.
How a Habeas Corpus Attorney Can Help
An attorney can provide valuable assistance with a petition for writ of habeas corpus in several ways. Here are some of the ways an attorney can help:
Reviewing your case: An attorney can review the details of your case to determine if a writ of habeas corpus is appropriate, and whether you have grounds to file one. They can examine the legal issues surrounding your incarceration, including the conditions of your confinement.
Filing the petition: An attorney can prepare and file the petition for writ of habeas corpus in the appropriate court in Maryland. They can ensure that the petition is properly formatted, and includes all necessary information.
Representing you in court: An attorney can represent you in court during the hearing for your writ of habeas corpus and present arguments on your behalf.
Contact a Habeas Corpus Attorney
Contact an award-winning habeas corpus attorney today if you or a loved one are being held without bail pending trial. With an office located in the heart of Towson, Maryland, we serve folks throughout Baltimore County, Maryland and surrounding nearby areas. We offer free phone or office consultations, and we offer jail consultations for a fee. Please use the form below to contact us and someone from our office will reach back out to you.
