Author Question: The writ of ________ is the way that the death penalty in state criminal trials is traditionally ... (Read 21 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

The writ of ________ is the way that the death penalty in state criminal trials is traditionally attacked in federal court.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Explain the writ of certiorari.

What will be an ideal response?

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: habeas corpus

Answer to Question 2

Answer: This is a discretionary writ issued by the highest court in a state, or by the U.S. Supreme Court, agreeing
to review the decision of a lower court. Only about 2 percent of all writs requested are granted by the
U.S. Supreme Court.